Model year record

1995 Geo Prizm

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 130 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V195002

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
4,481
Reported to NHTSA
1995-10-11
Owners notified
1995-11-07

Defect description

THE BATTERY CAN HAVE A DEFECTIVE WELD INSIDE THE POSITIVE AND/OR NEGATIVE TERMINAL ALLOWING THE CONNECTION INSIDE OF THE TERMINAL TO SEPARATE.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A NO-START CONDITION, OR A BATTERY EXPLOSION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BATTERIES.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal26—
Seat belts: front: retractor11—
Seat belts: front: anchorage6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5—
Structure: body: door5—
Air bags4—
Tires4—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3—
Vehicle speed control3—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal2—
Power train: axle assembly284,000 mi
Seat belts295,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Steering2150,000 mi
Structure2—
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system196,000 mi
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling196,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: hood1—
Suspension1150,000 mi
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: rear1—
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels: hub1—

The 1994 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 2 times 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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