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1998–2002 · 5 model years

Chevrolet Prizm recalls & problems by year

5 recalls and 151 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200145 complaints
Most recalls20021 recall
Crashes reported27in owner complaints
Injuries reported140 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0132538501998: 27 complaints, 1 recalls1999: 36 complaints, 1 recalls2000: 24 complaints, 1 recalls2001: 45 complaints, 1 recalls2002: 19 complaints, 1 recalls19981999200020012002
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2002 Prizm—27–31 mpg1192000
2001 Prizm—27–31 mpg1457150
2000 Prizm—26–30 mpg1244230
1999 Prizm—26–29 mpg1368240
1998 Prizm—26–29 mpg1276020

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine and engine cooling31
  • Air bags28
  • Electrical system17
  • Tires12
  • Latches/locks/linkages11
  • Exterior lighting10
  • Seat belts9
  • Structure9