Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
29 -32 City / 33 -41 HWY
Horsepower
125
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Mike m
Gas's milage
I drive a 2000. 127,000 miles,30 mpg city. Other than normal wear and tear this car has been outstanding.
accountCircle Susan D
Chevrolet Prizm. A great car for the money.
It's a very economical car. Saves on gas and us easy to work on. The repairs are not super costly and it's also good on mileage
accountCircle Parker F
How to take care of it and keep it in the best condition possible.
Great car. Been in the family for eight years now. Runs really well. Only problem is the engine eating a lot of oil. . . Every hour of highway driving time equals ten minute break and a quart and a half of oil.
accountCircle Jeff G
It is a very good family car and it is good on gas.
We love our car! It is very reliable and safe for our family. It is very good on gas mostly. The only negative thing would be the door handles they like to break off
accountCircle ashley b
Very dependable car. Great gas mileage. Easy to make repairs
It is so reliable and has great gas mileage. I've had to do very little repairs and it's easy to fix . It's very nice
accountCircle Taylor D
.To check the oil often when driving long distance.
I love my car because it is small and perfect for me. The only things I had to change were the radio and the tires and the speakers. But the car drives so good and it does not have a lot of miles on it so it will last me. One thing I dislike about this car is the window tint. It is like a fishbowl you can see right through.
accountCircle Jonathan D
Old car with a young heart.
This car is very basic and does not come with any bells or whistles. That being said, it is very reliable. The engine is bulletproof and for an older car it does well on gas.
accountCircle Wanda C
I get a lot of miles per gallon of gas. Such a smooth ride.
I really love my car. It rides great and drives good. It was given to me as a gift from my uncle four years ago. It is good on gas and I haven't had any major problems with it. Have enough space to be comfortable as well. I wouldn't get rid of it for nothing.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle jason m
That its reliable and that it's just a car until I get a better one.
I dislike that its a car I used to have a suv I don't like the feeling of a car vs a suv. And I just want a better vehicle
accountCircle Tina W
In need of a newer model vehicle.
My car is an older model. Seats are fairly comfortable. Suspension needs work. The antenna is bent so sometimes it is hard to get a signal for the radio. Needs a tune up and oil change. Has some rust. Good on gas but when pumping gas, it stops frequently.
accountCircle Julie P
If you do on time routine maintenance it will last
It runs great and has been very dependable. Gets great mileage but wish it was bigger
accountCircle Kaitlyn B
Great engine. My car still has it is original engine in it.
I have been driving this car for years and have had seldom problems with it. Engine is still in great shape and the car has driven me many places.
accountCircle steve h
Great gas mileage for a smaller car.
Very dependable. Great on gas mileage. It's a smaller card so traveling with more than 2 people is a tight squeeze.
accountCircle Ash B
They're very reliable. How many other cars from 16 years ago are still on the road.
I like that it has been a reliable vehicle for 9 years. I don't like that it's so old and is starting to cost more money than it's worth.
accountCircle Mary L
It gets great mileage so I can travel on a budget.
I like that it gets good mileage. It is too low so it is hard to get in and out of it. The a/c works great.
accountCircle Kelly M
A reliable car with little perks.
I don't know if it's the way it was made or how old it is, but the plastic is deteriorating and the door handles have snapped off. Other than, it has actually been a really easy car to drive. It rarely has problems and runs well. It is frustrating that it is rear wheel drive though so I can't drive it in the snow or up to the mountains.

Chevrolet Prizm Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
125 HP 31-37 MPG 5 Seats
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LSi
125 HP 31-37 MPG 5 Seats
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2002 Chevrolet Prizm Owner Reviews

3.93
27 Reviews
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5 stars 33%
4 stars 33%
3 stars 26%
2 stars 7%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Wanda C on March 7, 2021
I get a lot of miles per gallon of gas. Such a smooth ride.
I really love my car. It rides great and drives good. It was given to me as a gift from my uncle four years ago. It is good on gas and I haven't had any major problems with it. Have enough space to be comfortable as well. I wouldn't get rid of it for nothing.
accountCircle Rich E on December 17, 2020
Little blue car perfect for driving around.
My car has hail damage from a couple of years ago so there are many dimples resulting from the hail. The mileage is adding up. Otherwise the vehicle is very reliable. It has cloth seats and is compact and very comfortable. The perfect car for driving around.

Ranks #13 Small Cars by Owners

The 2002 Chevrolet Prizm has an average owner rating of 3.96 out of 5 which ranks it #13 of 24 other Small Cars.

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5
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4.8
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3.93

Ranks #7 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Chevrolet Prizm has a combined MPG of 35 which ranks it #7 of 24 other Small Cars.

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41 MPG
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40 MPG
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33 MPG

Is The 2002 Chevrolet Prizm A Good Car?

I guess so. i'm not picky, not complaining but it's old and it's difficult to keep it in good condition with so many miles. It beats walking but not spectacular in any way. It gets me from point a to... Read More
Ashley H.

How Reliable Is The 2002 Chevrolet Prizm?

Its reliable, it runs. The only problem I have is that the power window motors are dead or dying so I have to replace them at some point
Michele M.

Is The 2002 Chevrolet Prizm A Good Value?

I bought it this year of 2019 for 1 thousand, I probably could've haggled but I just wanted something so I didn't have to walk anymore
Jessica G.

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

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Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety