NHTSA vehicle safety data

2002 Geo Prizm Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2002 Geo Prizm right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 3 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2002 Geo Prizm.

2002 Geo Prizm owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Geo Prizm, describing incidents dated April 1, 2002 to October 22, 2002.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint
Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10045367 · Filed November 3, 2003
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
ODI #8008052 · Filed April 19, 2002
CONSUMER STATES REARVIEW MIRROR IS DISTORED AND CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY WHEN USED, DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM
ODI #764122 · Filed July 12, 2002
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…

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2002 Geo Prizm right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2002 Geo Prizm. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Geo Prizm.

Latches/Locks/Linkages

ODI #10045367

Incident: October 22, 2002 · Filed: November 3, 2003

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

Visibility

ODI #8008052

Incident: April 1, 2002 · Filed: April 19, 2002

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

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #764122

Incident: June 15, 2002 · Filed: July 12, 2002

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

Other Geo Prizm model years

Check your 2002 Geo Prizm VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Geo Prizm at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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