MYRModel Year Report

1998 Geo Prizm

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1998 Geo Prizm
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:04.186Z

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
11

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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 11 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 1996: 61 complaints 1996 1997: 50 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1998 11 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 1996: 61 complaints 1996 1997: 50 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1998 11 1999: 24 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 3 complaints 2002

1998: 11 complaints

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YearComplaints
19890
199038
199146
199250
199379
1994143
199596
199661
199750
199811
199924
20007
20016
20023

Known problem areas

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

2 of 11 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door and body.

INJURY
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The driver side door caught the consumer on the heel taking part of her heel. The bottom of the door was very sharp.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-10-13

Service brakes

2 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Air bags

2 of 11 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASH
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Air bags did not deploy upon impact. Vehicle was hit from the right rear at approximately 60 MPH. Dealer not aware of the problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-11-19

Air bag sensor light stays on. Dealer states wire harness needs to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-02

Vehicle speed control

1 of 11 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Suspension

1 of 11 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing stabilizer bar.

Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle has no stabilizer bars. According to consumer report, Toyota will install stabilizer bars on all prizms/corollas.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-04-25

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1998 Geo Prizm — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1998 Geo Prizm reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Geo Prizm?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Geo Prizm have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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