MYRModel Year Report

2002 Geo Prizm

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2002 Geo Prizm
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:50:48.938Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Geo Prizm Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 37 complaints 1991: 46 complaints 1991 1992: 50 complaints 1993: 77 complaints 1993 1994: 134 complaints 1995: 96 complaints 1995 1996: 61 complaints 1997: 50 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1999: 24 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 3 complaints 2002
2002: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19890
199037
199146
199250
199377
1994134
199596
199661
199750
199811
199924
20007
20016
20023

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

1 of 3 total reports mentions: visibility.

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CONSUMER STATES REARVIEW MIRROR IS DISTORED AND CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY WHEN USED, DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20020419

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 3 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.

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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

NHTSA ODI report, 20031103

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020717

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Geo Prizm — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1990 ● 1991 ● 1992

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ■ 1995 ◆ 1993

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FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 Geo Prizm?

The most-reported component is visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:interior, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Geo Prizm have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.