MYRModel Year Report

1991 Geo Prizm

● Typical for this model
1991 Geo Prizm
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:48:03.989Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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, Geo Prizm Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 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
1991: 46 complaints
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YearComplaints
19890
199037
199146
199250
199377
1994134
199596
199661
199750
199811
199924
20007
20016
20023

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STRUCTURE 28%

28% of complaints: structure — 13 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 20%

20% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 7%

7% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 4%

4% of complaints: tires — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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1991 GEO PRISM HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT AND SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, BEFORE HITTING THE MEDIAN WALL. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0738-90.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090917

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 4%

4% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19901108 — wheels

LUG NUTS THAT RETAIN WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS MAY HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO LOWER THAN RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATIONS.

Remedy: REMOVE ORIGINAL WHEEL COVER, TORQUE LUG TO SPECIFICATION, AND INSTALL FULL WHEEL COVERS THAT ARE RETAINED BY SPRING CLIPS.

Campaign 90V191000 — check if this car was fixed

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

1991 Geo Prizm — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V191000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10E002000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1990 ● 1992 ● 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ■ 1995 ◆ 1993

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Geo Prizm reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Geo Prizm is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Geo Prizm?

The most-reported component is structure:body:door, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Geo Prizm have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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