1994 Geo Prizm air bags problems
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1994 Geo Prizm — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 geo prizm. On february 19, 2009, the driver's side air bag deployed while the contact was turning the vehicle. She suffered second degree burns on her neck, chest, and face. In addition, her nose and finger were swollen. The failure occurred without warning. The contact…”
filed Mar 18, 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 geo prizm. When the contact placed the key into the ignition, the air bags immediately deployed without warning. She suffered minor injuries and cuts to the left side of her face. Her face was swollen and she complained of a severe burn-like injury to her chest area. The…”
filed Feb 18, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Prizm years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Prizm | 14 | 58% |
| 1997 Prizm | 15 | 30% |
| 1996 Prizm | 22 | 36% |
| 1995 Prizm | 31 | 32% |
| 1993 Prizm | 27 | 35% |
| 1992 Prizm | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 Prizm | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Geo Prizm
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.