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
Vehicle safety record
2002 Geo Prizm Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2002 Geo Prizm with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the fuel system (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2001 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Prizm year, for its age
#308 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Geo Prizm problems
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No recalls for the 2002 Geo Prizm
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Geo Prizm. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 2002 Geo Prizm
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 fuel pump and regulator. Car still has intermittent problems relating to jerking when releasing pedal. I returned to the dealership a second time with only 1,230 miles on the car and they indicated they could not duplicate problem. However, the problem occurred again this morning. I now have 4,035 miles on the car. The problem is most noticeable between 30 and 40 mph.*Ak
Consumer states rearview mirror is distored and causes poor visibility when used, dealer notified. Nlm
Geo Prizm: every year compared
All Prizm years2002 Geo Prizm vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Geo Prizm | 3 | 0 | A | |
| 2002 Geo Tracker | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2002 Geo Prizm
Does the 2002 Geo Prizm have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Geo Prizm right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Geo Prizm?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), fuel system (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Geo Prizm had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 19, 2002 and the latest on November 3, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Geo Prizm a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Geo Prizm year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Geo Prizm years have the most complaints?
1994 (143), 1995 (96), 1993 (79). See every Geo Prizm year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Geo Prizm has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data