1995 Geo Prizm Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prizm years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Geo Prizm. That is the most of any Prizm model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (31 complaints, 32%). Complaints mention 27 crashes, 1 fire, 27 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 96owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 27complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Geo Prizm problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 31 | 32% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 20 | 21% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 6% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 5% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 5% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 5% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 5% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Geo Prizm recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: If liquid is spilled in the console box area, the air bag warning light can illuminate and stay "on" during normal driving conditions.
Risk: This leakage condition could cause the air bag to inadvertently deploy.
Fix: 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 spillage will be replaced.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Problem: The battery can have a defective weld inside the positive and/or negative terminal allowing the connection inside of the terminal to separate.
Risk: This condition can result in a no-start condition, or a battery explosion.
Fix: Dealers will replace defective batteries.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Turn signal failures (EA97015) — opened Jul 22, 1997, closed Sep 21, 1998.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Dangerously poor winter traction on a tire labeled as all-season. *tr
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. *tr
I have problems with the front of my car. It rattles and the right wheel makes noise. Front axle broke and i had it repaired but did not fix the problem. Mechanic could not find the problem. *tr
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. The vehicle spun approximately 180 degrees and…
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. There where some previous road construction on the road she was traveling on. But the…
Other Geo Prizm years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Prizm | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Prizm | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 Prizm | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Prizm | 24 | 0 |
| 1998 Prizm | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 Prizm | 50 | 1 |
| 1996 Prizm | 61 | 0 |
| 1995 | 96 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Geo Prizm?
Owners most often report air bags, seat belts, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 31 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Geo Prizm?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Geo Prizm a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prizm model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.