2002 Chevrolet Prizm Problems
Typical for Model
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm.
Complaints
20
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Chevrolet Prizm Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:69,500 mi
#22 complaints
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Avg mileage:110,498 mi
#32 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:55,500 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 69,500 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 110,498 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | 1 | — | 55,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | 44,870 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 118,144 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 | — | — | 130,025 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 | — | — | 43,495 mi |
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