1998 Geo Prizm Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prizm years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Geo Prizm. That ranks 5th out of 8 Prizm model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 18%), typically at around 69,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 | 2 | 18% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 18% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 9% | 96,200 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Geo Prizm recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Geo Prizm.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 geo prizm. The roof headliner is dry rotted, corroded, and hanging down in the passenger compartment. The door gaskets on each door have cracked, melted, and hardened. The entire exterior of the vehicle has white haze spots, where the primer is coming through the paint…
All of the handles inside the vehicle do not work. No one can exit the vehicle. Currently, the passenger's side handles do not work, and one cannot open the vehicle from the outside.*ak
The driver side door caught the consumer on the heel taking part of her heel. The bottom of the door was very sharp. *jb
Air bag sensor light stays on. Dealer states wire harness needs to be replaced. *ak *mr
I was told by my transmission/mechanic expert that even though chevrolet made the prizm it had a toyota engine which is why i bought the car to begin with. Then when the throttle position sensor went out he was surprised because ususally this doesn't happen until you have a lot of miles like…
Other Geo Prizm years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Prizm | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Prizm | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 Prizm | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Prizm | 24 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 Prizm | 50 | 1 |
| 1996 Prizm | 61 | 0 |
| 1995 Prizm | 96 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Geo Prizm?
Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Geo Prizm?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.