Model year record
2002 Geo Prizm recalls & problems
The 2002 Geo Prizm has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is visibility (1 complaint).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2002 Geo Prizm.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| VisibilityRearview mirrors/devices › Interior | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, gasolineFuel injection system | 1 | — |
| Latches/locks/linkagesDoors › Latch | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
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
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
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. IT IS AS IF THE FUEL IS SUDDENLY CUT OFF SIGNIFICANTLY,CAUSING CAR TO SLOW ERRATICALLY. DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THE PROBLEM AND REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND REGULATOR. CAR STILL HAS INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS RELATING TO JERKING WHEN RELEASING PEDAL. I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP A SECOND TIME WITH ONLY 1,230 MILES ON THE CAR AND THEY INDICATED THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN THIS MORNING. I NOW HAVE 4,035 MILES ON THE CAR. THE PROBLEM IS MOST NOTICEABLE BETWEEN 30 AND 40 MPH.*AK
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Interior
CONSUMER STATES REARVIEW MIRROR IS DISTORED AND CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY WHEN USED, DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.