Geo Prizm problems by year
575 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 13 Geo Prizm model years. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
Years with the most complaints
1994 (134)
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 0 | — | |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 | — | |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 | — | |
| 1999 | 24 | 0 | Air Bags | |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 | — | |
| 1997 | 50 | 0 | Seat Belts | |
| 1996 | 61 | 0 | Air Bags | |
| 1995 | 96 | 0 | Air Bags | |
| 1994 Most complained | 134 | 0 | Air Bags | |
| 1993 | 77 | 0 | Air Bags | |
| 1992 | 50 | 0 | Structure | |
| 1991 | 46 | 0 | Structure | |
| 1990 | 37 | 0 | Seat Belts |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Geo.