1995 GEO Prizm problems
Owners have filed 130 complaints about the 1995 GEO Prizm with NHTSA. Air bags account for 26.2% of them — the clear leader, ahead of seat belts at 16.9%.
Complaints130
Crashes40
Fires2
Injuries39
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 26.2% · 34
Seat belts 16.9% · 22
Service brakes, hydraulic 10.8% · 14
Structure 6.9% · 9
Power train 4.6% · 6
Suspension 4.6% · 6
Visibility 4.6% · 6
Electrical system 3.8% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 40 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 39 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 8 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 96,000 miles.
In owners' own words
While driving srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The vehicle was taken to a garage, and mechanic determined that the sensor needed to be replaced. *Ak the technician at the garage indicated the problem she was experiencing was the subject of a recall. The consumer called the dealer with the recall information but they informed her that the vehicle's vin was not included. Air bags
A beverage was spilled into console while driving, and an hour later airbag light was on. Consumer contacted dealer about recall 96 v 107 000, and they were not aware of any recall on that vehicle. Driver stated that recall explained exact problem, but this vehicle not effected due to vin. Please provide any further information. Air bags
Vehicle was stopped at a stop sign, hit a vehicle in front of her when pulling out from the stop sign, frontal impact occurred, approximately 5 mph. Both air bags did not deploy, dealer contacted and stated they were not aware of any recalls on this vehicle, could not repair. *Ak Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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