1998 Geo PrizmProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 1998 Geo Prizm, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2007. Updated daily.
Where the 1998 Geo Prizm has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Child seat | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1998 Geo Prizm recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1998 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
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What Prizm owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE RIGHT REAR AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
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