2001 Geo Prizm Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prizm years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Geo Prizm. That ranks 7th out of 8 Prizm model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 63,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 50% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Geo Prizm recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 40 mph on a busy highway the hood on the vehicle blew up and busted the windshield. The vehicle was pulled off to the side of the road and the hood was tied down. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, where it was determined the hinges on the hood were…
While driving check engine light came on and remained on. Consumer took vehicle to dealership numerous times in the past year for repairs. Each time a repair was done. A couple of days later, check engine light reappeared, and came on at various speeds. Problem was not resolved. *ak
Interior- front driver side, side of dashboard panel and door frame panel rubbing together that causes interior paint to deteriorate. *nm
While the vehicle was in gear, the consumer was able to remove the key from the ignition. The key could not be removed after the fuse was replaced. *ak *cb *jb
The transmission is a manual transmision. Once awhile, when the gear is shift to rear gear while the car is in complete stopped. The car move forward instead backward. It happen many times since i purchased new 10 months ago.
Other Geo Prizm years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Prizm | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 Prizm | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Prizm | 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 2001 Geo Prizm?
Owners most often report structure, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Geo Prizm?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.