1992 Geo PrizmProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 50 owner complaints about the 1992 Geo Prizm, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 31, 2008. Updated daily.
Where the 1992 Geo Prizm has problems
50 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 17 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 15 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 1 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 8 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1992 Geo Prizm recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1992 vs. every other Prizm year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Prizm median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
What Prizm owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
3 OUT OF 4 DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN WHERE PLASTIC HOUSING IS LOCATED, CAUSING DOOR HANDLES TO BE INOPERATIVE. DRIVER WILL HAVE TO ROLL DOWN WINDOW TO USE OUT DOOR HANLDE TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE.*AK
OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE BROKE OFF, CAUSING THE OCCUPANTS TO ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN TO RELEASE THE HANDLES FROM THE OUTSIDE IN ORDER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. *AK
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