MYRModel Year Report

1993 Geo Prizm

◆ Worse than typical
1993 Geo Prizm
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:55:03.385Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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, 1993 highlighted. 1990: 38 complaints 1990 1991: 46 complaints 1992: 50 complaints 1992 1993: 79 complaints 1993 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
1993: 79 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.

AIR BAGS 34%

34% of complaints: air bags — 27 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY
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NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19951012

FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 35 MPH, DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950320

VISIBILITY 15%

15% of complaints: visibility — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield wiper/washer.

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WHILE PUSHING BUTTON TO ROLL DOWN WINDOW, WINDOW CAME OFF REGULATOR AND FLIPPED OVER ON ITS SIDE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19941220

SEAT BELTS 11%

11% of complaints: seat belts — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

CRASH INJURY
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SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAME LOOSE AFTER HOLDING PASSENGER FROM GOING FORWARD. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950612

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and emission control.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. DRIVER PULLED OVER, AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNKNOWN. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040305

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1993 — complaint volume: 79
R 19960508 — air bags

IF LIQUID IS SPILLED IN THE CONSOLE BOX AREA, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAN ILLUMINATE AND STAY "ON" DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE AIR BAG SENSOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION CAUSED BY THE SPILLING OF LIQUID SUBSTANCES ON THE SENSOR. AIR BAG SENSORS DAMAGED BY PREVIOUS LIQUID SP

Campaign 96V107000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19970722 — EA (closed 19980921)

TURN SIGNAL FAILURES

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

1993 Geo Prizm — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V107000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10E002000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1990 ● 1991 ● 1992

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ■ 1995 ◆ 1996

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Geo Prizm reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Geo Prizm is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Geo Prizm?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Geo Prizm have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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