1990 Chevrolet Prizm
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1990: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 45 |
| 2002 | 19 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle caught on fire without warning. Consumer smelled something and determined that vehicle went up in smoke. The fire department was notified.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-26
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1995-06-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-10-26 Hood fly up
Buy-smart checklist
1990 Chevrolet Prizm — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1990 Chevrolet Prizm reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1990 Chevrolet Prizm?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet Prizm have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.