1989 Geo Prizm

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1989 Geo Prizm
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:51:22.518Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Geo Prizm Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 37 complaints 1991: 46 complaints 1991 1992: 50 complaints 1993: 77 complaints 1993 1994: 134 complaints 1995: 96 complaints 1995 1996: 61 complaints 1997: 50 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1999: 24 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 3 complaints 2002
1989: 0 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19890
199037
199146
199250
199377
1994134
199596
199661
199750
199811
199924
20007
20016
20023

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

No complaint components on file for this model year.

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

1989 Geo Prizm — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 10E002000 (suspension) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1990 ● 1991 ● 1992

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ■ 1995 ◆ 1993

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FAQ

Is the 1989 Geo Prizm reliable?

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

How many recalls does the 1989 Geo 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.