2002 GEO Prizm Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 GEO Prizm recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2002 GEO Prizm.

Most common 2002 GEO Prizm problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Visibility	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1

What owners report

2003-11-03, Latches/Locks/Linkages
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

2002-07-17, Fuel System, Gasoline
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

2002-04-19, Visibility
CONSUMER STATES REARVIEW MIRROR IS DISTORED AND CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY WHEN USED, DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM

2002 GEO Prizm questions

Does the 2002 GEO Prizm have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 GEO Prizm at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 GEO Prizm?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 GEO Prizm has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.