MYRModel Year Report

1992 Geo Prizm

● Typical for this model
1992 Geo Prizm
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:54:36.041Z

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, 1992 highlighted. 1990: 38 complaints 1990 1991: 46 complaints 1992: 50 complaints 1992 1993: 79 complaints 1994: 143 complaints 1994 1995: 96 complaints 1996: 61 complaints 1996 1997: 50 complaints 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 24 complaints 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2002: 3 complaints 2002
1992: 50 complaints
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YearComplaints
19890
199038
199146
199250
199379
1994143
199596
199661
199750
199811
199924
20007
20016
20023

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 36%

36% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and emission control.

CRASH
STRUCTURE 34%

34% of complaints: structure — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and underbody shields.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and interior/under dash.

CRASH
VISIBILITY 10%

10% of complaints: visibility — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and windshield.

SEAT BELTS 10%

10% of complaints: seat belts — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVING VEHICLE AT A SPEED 55MPH, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AFTER GOING INTO SNOW ENBANKMENT, REAR LAP/SHOULDER BELT UNBUCKLED, PASSENGER WAS THROWN FROM SEAT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970102

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

1992 Geo Prizm — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10E002000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1990 ● 1991 ● 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ■ 1995 ◆ 1993

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Geo Prizm reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Geo Prizm is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Geo Prizm?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 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.