1989 Geo Prizm

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1989 Geo Prizm
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Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1989: 0 complaints 1989 0 1990: 38 complaints 1991: 46 complaints 1991 1992: 50 complaints 1993: 79 complaints 1993 1994: 143 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
1989: 0 complaints 1989 0 1990: 38 complaints 1990 1991: 46 complaints 1991 1992: 50 complaints 1992 1993: 79 complaints 1993 1994: 143 complaints 1994 1995: 96 complaints 1995 1996: 61 complaints 1996 1997: 50 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 24 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 3 complaints 2002
1989: 0 complaints 1989 0 1990: 38 complaints 1990 1991: 46 complaints 1991 1992: 50 complaints 1992 1993: 79 complaints 1993 1994: 143 complaints 1994 1995: 96 complaints 1995 1996: 61 complaints 1996 1997: 50 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 24 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 3 complaints 2002

1989: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19890
199038
199146
199250
199379
1994143
199596
199661
199750
199811
199924
20007
20016
20023

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2010-03-15Suspension10E002000 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…

    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.

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Geo Prizm — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10E002000 · Suspension

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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 2026-08-03 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.