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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm.
Owner complaints (19)
Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm (2 crashes reported). Among 8 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 24).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
| 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Chevrolet Prizm version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prizm 1.8 L Automatic 3-spd | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Prizm 1.8 L Automatic 4-spd | 26 | 36 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Prizm 1.8 L Manual 5-spd | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,150 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.