2002 Chevrolet Prizm Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm.
Worst 2002 Chevrolet Prizm Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine & Cooling
Latches / Locks
Steering Defects
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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 & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 | — | — | — |
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2002 Chevrolet Prizm — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm reliable?
What are common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm?
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Does the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2002 Chevrolet Prizm?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Prizm reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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