1996 Geo Prizm air bags problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1996 Geo Prizm — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 geo prizm. The contact stated that the steering wheel air bag and front passenger air bag abruptly deployed when the ignition switch was engaged. The contact sustained burn injuries to both arms and chest. Medical attention was not received. The vehicle was not diagnosed…”
filed Apr 1, 2019
“In an accident vehicle rolled over several times and none of the air bags deployed on impact, causing serious injuries to driver.*ak”
filed Sep 11, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Prizm years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Prizm | 14 | 58% |
| 1997 Prizm | 15 | 30% |
| 1995 Prizm | 31 | 32% |
| 1994 Prizm | 50 | 37% |
| 1993 Prizm | 27 | 35% |
| 1992 Prizm | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 Prizm | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Geo Prizm
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.