MYRModel Year Report

1999 Chevrolet Prizm

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1999 Chevrolet Prizm
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:54:34.921Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Prizm Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1996: 1 complaints 1996 1998: 27 complaints 1998 1999: 36 complaints 1999 2000: 24 complaints 2000 2001: 45 complaints 2001 2002: 19 complaints 2002
1999: 36 complaints
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YearComplaints
19901
19912
19961
199827
199936
200024
200145
200219

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 14%

14% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS DRIVING TO HELP A FRIEND MOVE ABOUT 4 BLOCK FROM MY APARTMENT COMPLEX ON THURSDAY 18TH JULY AT APPROXIMATELY 12:20PM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130720

MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING MY MVA,CAUSING ME EXTENSIVE PROBLEMS. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030514

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010330

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WEST WHEN THE OTHER CAR WAS GOING EAST. THE OTHER CAR TURNED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, CONSUMER HIT OTHE RVEHICLE AND STARTED TO SPIN AROUND ,COULDN'T STOP, RESULTING IN A CRASH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990601

AUR BAG WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. HAD IT REPAIRED TWICE AT DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THA T DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED, CAUSING LIGHT TO COME ON. POSSIBLY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN MODULE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990520

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20100315 — suspension

RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE

Remedy: RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.

Campaign 10E002000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Chevrolet Prizm — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10E002000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Chevrolet Prizm reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Prizm?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Prizm have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.