2002 Geo Prizm Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prizm years
- Not enough data 8th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Geo Prizm. That ranks 8th out of 8 Prizm model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Geo Prizm problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Geo Prizm recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Geo Prizm.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The power lock system jams so that the driver's side door is impossible to open, making it impossible for a driver to escape in an emergency. *la
In addition to the vehicle not starting properly (excessive crank time) the vehicle has sudden reductions in speed (not normal slow down) when releasing gas pedal. It is as if the fuel is suddenly cut off significantly,causing car to slow erratically. Dealership confirmed the problem and replaced…
Consumer states rearview mirror is distored and causes poor visibility when used, dealer notified. Nlm
Other Geo Prizm years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Prizm | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 Prizm | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Prizm | 24 | 0 |
| 1998 Prizm | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 Prizm | 50 | 1 |
| 1996 Prizm | 61 | 0 |
| 1995 Prizm | 96 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Geo Prizm?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, latches/locks/linkages, visibility problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Geo Prizm?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Geo Prizm a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prizm model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.