1998 Chevrolet Prizm
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Chevrolet Prizm is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.
1998 Chevrolet Prizm at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1998 Chevrolet Prizm recalls 1
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.
Fix: RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1998 Chevrolet Prizm common problems
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.
1998 Chevrolet Prizm MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1998 Chevrolet Prizm costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
1998 Chevrolet Prizm trims & engines on record
1998 Chevrolet Prizm vehicles on record
Other Chevrolet Prizm model years
1998 Chevrolet Prizm — frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 Chevrolet Prizm have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1998 Chevrolet Prizm. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Prizm?
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are steering, air bags, service brakes.
What gas mileage does the 1998 Chevrolet Prizm get?
The 1998 Chevrolet Prizm has U.S. EPA estimates of 26–29 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.