Chevrolet Prizm years to avoid
No model year of the Chevrolet Prizm stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Chevrolet Prizm years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Chevrolet Prizm complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chevrolet Prizm problems
All model years combined.
- Engine37
- Airbags27
- Electrical16
- Tires13
- Locks11
- Seat belts10
- Lights9
- Body9
- Brakes8
- Steering7
- Acceleration7
- Transmission6
Chevrolet Prizm problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 88 | 19 | Engine | 67,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2001 | 74 | 45 | Engine | 62,000 | 0 | 7 | |
| 2000 | - | 24 | Engine | 56,000 | 0 | 4 | |
| 1999 | - | 36 | Airbags | 78,000 | 0 | 8 | |
| 1998 | - | 27 | Airbags | 0 | 6 | ||
| 1996 | - | 1 | Tires | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1991 | - | 2 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1990 | - | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Chevrolet Prizm
What years of the Chevrolet Prizm should you avoid?
No single model year of the Chevrolet Prizm has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Prizm?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Prizm?
Engine, with 37 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (27) and electrical (16).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Prizm have?
No recalls on record.
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