CarRecallWatchThe 1994 GEO Prizm has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA, including 39 crashes, 6 fires, 39 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (56 reports).
1994 GEO Prizm recalls
Most common 1994 GEO Prizm problems
Problem areas named in the 134 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 56 |
| Seat Belts | 23 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 |
| Visibility | 12 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Suspension | 6 |
| Structure | 5 |
What owners report
MY HOOD BLOW OFF THE CAR AT 35/40 MPH -- THERE IS NOTHING LEFT OF THE HOOD RELEASE OR THE HOOD HINGES MY HOOD WAS THERE BUT ALSO FEEL OFF - *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 GEO PRIZM. ON FEBRUARY 19, 2009, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS TURNING THE VEHICLE. SHE SUFFERED SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON HER NECK, CHEST, AND FACE. IN ADDITION, HER NOSE AND FINGER WERE SWOLLEN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND WOULD LIKE THE ISSUE INVESTIGATED. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 23,902.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 GEO PRIZM. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACED THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION, THE AIR BAGS IMMEDIATELY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. SHE SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES AND CUTS TO THE LEFT SIDE OF HER FACE. HER FACE WAS SWOLLEN AND SHE COMPLAINED OF A SEVERE BURN-LIKE INJURY TO HER CHEST AREA. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 238,975.
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT ABOUT 65 MPH, I BEGAN TO NOTICE A VIBRATION THAT WAS GETTING WORSE AS I DROVE ALONG. THE ROAD APPEARED TO BE IN VERY GOOD (SMOOTH) CONDITION SO, AFTER ABOUT 2 MINUTES, I PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER AND EXAMINED THE TIRES BY FEEL TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANYTHING NOTICEABLE. THE LEFT REAR (DRIVERS SIDE) TIRE HAD A LARGE BULGE IN THE TREAD AREA. THE FAILURE OCCURRED UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: * CAR IS A 1994 GEO PRISM LSI WITH 2 PASSENGERS AND A LIGHT LUGGAGE LOAD * TIRE WAS A WYNSTAR PHASER R23 SIZE 185/65R14 86T M&S * HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR ABOUT 8 HOURS AT 65 MPH * TIRE PRESSURE HAD BEEN PRESET AT 32 PSI * WEATHER CONDITIONS CLEAR AND DRY - TEMPERATURE AP
DURING LIGHT TO MEDIUM BRAKING, THE ABS ACTIVE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WOULD BEGIN UN-LOCKING THE BRAKES. THIS WOULD BE DESIRABLE IN THE WINTER, ON ICE, IN A PANIC SITUATION. IT WAS HOWEVER DRY AND SUNNY ON THE NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED. NOBODY WAS INJURED DURING THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ONLY BECAUSE OF THE LACK OF OTHER TRAFFIC AT THE INTERSECTIONS INVOLVED. I TEMPORARILY FIXED THE PROBLEM BY REMOVING THE MAIN ABS RELAY. THE ABS IS DISENGAGED BUT THE VEHICLE CAN NOW STOP. *TR
1994 GEO Prizm questions
Does the 1994 GEO Prizm have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1994 GEO Prizm: Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 GEO Prizm?
Based on 134 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (56), Seat Belts (23), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (14).
How do I check if a recall on my 1994 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.