CarRecallWatchThe 1990 GEO Prizm has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (7 reports).
0Recalls
37Owner complaints
5Crashes reported
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1990 GEO Prizm recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1990 GEO Prizm.
Most common 1990 GEO Prizm problems
Problem areas named in the 37 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 |
| Structure | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
What owners report
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. THIS OCCURS EVERY TIME THE SEAT BELT IS USED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENTS THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED THIS FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED; THE SEAT BELT COULD NO LONGER BE REPLACED DUE TO THE AVAILABILITY OF THE PARTS. THERE ARE NO AFTER MARKET PARTS AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CONSUMER DID FIND A PART, NO ONE WAS WILLING TO INSTALL THE LAP BELT FOR FEAR OF LIABILITY. UPDATED 05/30/06. *JB
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
GENERAL TIRES UPC 20111G165-80R18, SIZE 165-80-13. CONSUMER PURCHASED TIRES ON 02/29/96. WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING, TIRES FELL APART. WIRES/ RUBBER CAME OUT. DAMAGE DONE TO FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED, AND COULD NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER REPLACED TIRES AT OWN EXPENSE. AK
FRAME MISALIGNED CAUSING DAMAGE TO TIRES.
NONE
1990 GEO Prizm questions
Does the 1990 GEO Prizm have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1990 GEO Prizm at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 GEO Prizm?
Based on 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (7), Structure (7), Engine And Engine Cooling (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 GEO Prizm has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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