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2002 Chevrolet Prizm

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 31 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.8L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 25 30 27 329
1.8L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 26 36 30 296
1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 27 37 31 287

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 10E002000

RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE RATE PLATE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

20 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 4 Electrical System 3 Latches/locks/linkages 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2002 Chevrolet Prizm?

EPA figures for the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm reach 31 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm?

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA for the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Latches/locks/linkages. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.