MYRModel Year Report

2001 Geo Prizm

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2001 Geo Prizm
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:55:54.817Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

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 1999: 24 complaints 2000: 7 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2001 6 2002: 3 complaints
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 1999: 24 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 6 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 1999: 24 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 6 2002: 3 complaints 2002

2001: 6 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19890
199038
199146
199250
199379
1994143
199596
199661
199750
199811
199924
20007
20016
20023

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

3 of 6 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members and hinge and attachments.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Interior- front driver side, side of dashboard panel and door frame panel rubbing together that causes interior paint to deteriorate.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-05

Wheels

1 of 6 total reports mentions: wheels.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

The dealer did not repair the car the right way . And I do not know what to do? No safety defect listed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-02-22

Also filed under Visibility and suspension

Visibility

1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

CRASH

Suspension

1 of 6 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing rear.

CRASH

Power train

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Geo Prizm — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 Geo Prizm?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 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.