10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
9 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,588 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1997 Geo Prizm seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1997 Geo Prizm Owner Comments

problem #13

Apr 192005

Prizm 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 112,650 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

On 4/19/05 I was in an accident with my 97 Geo prism. The vehicle air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts failed to operate correctly causing me to hit the steering wheel and dash causing severe injury to myself and minor passengers in the vehicle. I originally filed complaint through my attorney kenneth miller, jr. Baton rouge, la. I want to settle this case asap.

- Mcneill, MS, USA

problem #12

Nov 232005

Prizm 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 132,000 miles
The contact stated while traveling at 60 mph the contact's vehicle was involved in a collision with another vehicle. It was a frontal impact. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The manufacturer has not been contacted. The vehicle was totaled.

- New Market , MN, USA

problem #11

Nov 142002

Prizm 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 101,000 miles
While driving down major highway, rearended another vehicle at about 25mph. Resulting in major damage to front end, and no airbags deployed!

- Ogdensburg, NJ, USA

problem #10

Jun 272001

(reported on)

Prizm

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer was driving at approximately 35 mph when it was broadsided by another vehicle that had run a stop sign with front end. Dual airbags did not deploy. Driver sustained muscle injuires.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #9

Nov 011999

Prizm

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was in a head-on collision and air bags did not depoly. Contacted dealer, and dealer did not do anything. Also, owns a 1996, Geo, Prizm, and same thing happened to that vehicle.

- Colonial, NJ, USA

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problem #8

Apr 062001

Prizm

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A frontal collision with a Pontiac vehicle in which both air bags did not deploy. Dealer / manufacturer were notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter.

- Coonia, NJ, USA

problem #7

Oct 122000

Prizm

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

An inadvertent air bag deployment upon starting vehicle. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer of a representative being sent to inspect vehicle. Please feel free to provide any further details.

- Highland, MI, USA

problem #6

Dec 301999

(reported on)

Prizm

  • miles
Dashboard cover for passenger airbag appears to be melted.

- Brusly, LA, USA

problem #5

Dec 201999

Prizm

  • miles
Vehicle was hit from a stop position and forced into another vehicle in front. Speed of impact was undetermined, but both air bags failed to depoly. No injuries were reported. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at the time.

- Laurel, MD, USA

problem #4

Feb 201999

Prizm

  • miles
While driving 50 mph the vehicle hit a deer at a frontal impact which caused serious damage to front end. Driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant.

- Praverse City, MI, USA

problem #3

Oct 011997

Prizm

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle was totaled from running into a wall and guardrail at 60mph, and driver's and passenger's side airbags did not deploy.

- New London, CT, USA

problem #2

Jun 171997

(reported on)

Prizm

  • miles
Recall repair not performed on air bags due to unavailability of part.

- East Greenwich, RI, USA

problem #1

Jun 171997

(reported on)

Prizm

  • miles
Recall repair not performed on air bags due to unavailability of part.

- East Greenwich, RI, USA

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