MYRModel Year Report

1995 Geo Prizm

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1995 Geo Prizm
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:20.104Z

This year had more than double the complaints 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
96
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1995: 96 complaints

View as data table
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

33% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
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Dt: the contact owns a 1995 Geo prism. The air bag deployed without an accident. The speed was about 5 MPH. Because she was slowing down for a red light the front driver and front passenger air bags deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-09-01

Reporting on behalf of our insured. Airbag deployed after hit pot hole. No frontal impact. Injury to driver. Air bags were not repaired.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-10-06

Driver side airbags did not deploy upon frontal collision at 10-20 MPH. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-18

Seat belts

23% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

CRASHINJURY
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Drivers side restraint retracting mechanism consistently fails to retract. Passenger side restraint retracting mechanism intermittently fails to retract or lock, and freqently jams so it can't be pulled out.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-15

Service brakes

14% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Structure

8% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing door and hood.

Power train

6% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing axle assembly and floor shift assembly.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl*the contact owns a 1995 Geo Prizm. While driving 50- 55 MPH, the contact heard a sudden bang. The vehicle veered to the left momentarily, and then back to the right. He was unable to control the vehicle and struck the sidewall on the highway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-03-07

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1995Complaint volume 96 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    1995-11-07Electrical system95V195002 The battery can have a defective weld inside the positive and/or negative terminal allowing the connection inside of the terminal to separate.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace defective batteries.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    1996-05-08Air bags96V107000 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1997-07-22Engineering analysisClosed 1998-09-21 Turn signal failures
  5. 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Geo Prizm — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 32 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 13 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V195002 · Electrical system
  • Recall 96V107000 · Air bags
  • Recall 10E002000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Geo Prizm reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Geo Prizm is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Geo Prizm?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Geo Prizm have?
3 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.