2000 Geo Prizm
Only 7 complaints 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2000: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 38 |
| 1991 | 46 |
| 1992 | 50 |
| 1993 | 79 |
| 1994 | 143 |
| 1995 | 96 |
| 1996 | 61 |
| 1997 | 50 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Equipment
2 of 7 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.
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Chemical smell coming from the air conditioner vents. Took to bob bell Chevrolet they had claimed there was a bulletin claiming there was a kit that the consumer could buy for $650.00 to repair a manufactures defect. Chemical smell making me sick.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-07-23
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 7 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system.
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Dt*: the contact stated after starting the engine, the check engine light illuminated and has been constantly illuminated for the past five years.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-02-10
We have taken the car to the dealership several times after the first month of purchase for noises,ac not working properly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-07-19
Service brakes
1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Seat belts
1 of 7 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.
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Front passenger side seat belt bolt detached, causing the seat belt to separate from the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-23
Latches/locks/linkages
1 of 7 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.
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The handle of the left-hand (Driver) door has stopped opening the door. The plastic fixture where it should engage for the door to open does not function. In addition, the window stopped rolling up at the same time.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-04-22
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2000 Geo Prizm — pre-purchase inspection
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- Equipment: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2000 Geo 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 2000 Geo Prizm?
- The most-reported component is equipment, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Geo Prizm have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-08-03 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.