1999 Geo Prizm Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prizm years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Geo Prizm. That ranks 4th out of 8 Prizm model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (14 complaints, 58%), typically at around 125,000 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 24owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 | 14 | 58% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Geo Prizm recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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 1999 chevrolet prizm. The contact was driving 30 mph and became involved in a crash. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver's seat was pushed backward, causing the contact to sustain injuries to the back. The contact was wearing the seatbelt at the time of the seat…
Vehicle owners manual does not provide specific instructions as to how to adjust the headlamp along the horizontal axis(horizontal adjustment) or vertical axis (vertical adjustment) if the headlamp deviates from the nominal adjusted position or the correct aimed position. This may prove to be fatal…
Consumer state while traveling 25-35 mph in result of rear ending another vehicle consumer air bags did not deploy at any time. Dealer and manufacture has been contacted. Please provide further information. Ts
Sometimes key won't turn in ignition, and steering wheel wont move and gear shift won't move. Cause unknown. Please provide any further information.*ak
While driving 55 mph and without any indication vehicle would stall out. Also, when traveling around curves engine would stall. Dealer has been contacted, but could not duplicate problem. Please provide further information. *ak
Other Geo Prizm years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Prizm | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Prizm | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 Prizm | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 24 | 0 |
| 1998 Prizm | 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 1999 Geo Prizm?
Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Geo Prizm?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.