2002 Chevrolet Prizm vs 2002 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Chevrolet Prizm | 2002 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 702 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 284 | 316 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 112 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–31 | 25–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 91,452 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Prizm | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 241 |
| Power Train | 0 | 185 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 53 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 49 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 51 |
| Suspension | 1 | 35 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 31 |
| Steering | 2 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 36 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 20 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Overheating | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
2002 Chevrolet Prizm
2002 Honda Civic
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.