2002 Chevrolet Prizm Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,144miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,144 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hood latch completely broke so that either it could not be closed completely, or, when finally closed, it was impossible to open. This, coupled with other hood latch problems reported by others seems to indicate a definite hood latch problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10258183, filed 2009-02, 65,000 miles“Hood latch/safety latch failed and hood opened up and crashed against windshield at approximately 55 MPH. Damaged hood, hinges, cowling, and cracked windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #10257753, filed 2009-02, 155,995 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Prizm. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the hood automatically detached from the latch. The hood slammed against the windshield, which shattered the inside and outside glass. There was no warning prior to the failure. The contact observed that the windshield wipers were malfunctioning after the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local independent auto shop for the windshield replacement. Recently, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the hood latch was not malfunctioning. …”
NHTSA complaint #10232496, filed 2008-06, 118,144 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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