Model year record

1993 Geo Prizm

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 95 owner complaints on file.

Geo Prizm, 1993–1997 generation
Pictured: the 1993–1997 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V107000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Vehicles affected
627,858
Reported to NHTSA
1996-06-20
Owners notified
1996-05-08

Defect description

IF LIQUID IS SPILLED IN THE CONSOLE BOX AREA, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAN ILLUMINATE AND STAY "ON" DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Safety risk

THIS LEAKAGE CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE AIR BAG SENSOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION CAUSED BY THE SPILLING OF LIQUID SUBSTANCES ON THE SENSOR. AIR BAG SENSORS DAMAGED BY PREVIOUS LIQUID SPILLAGE WILL BE REPLACED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal17—
Visibility: power window devices and controls8—
Air bags7—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe695,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module5160,000 mi
Structure: body: door5—
Seat belts: front: retractor4—
Seat belts3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3180,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition2—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seats2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Suspension2—
Child seat1—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering1—
Structure: body1—
Suspension: front1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—

The 1992 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1994 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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