1990 GEO PRIZM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

54

Owner Complaints

5 Crashes 2 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1990 GEO PRIZM

The 1990 GEO PRIZM has received a total of 54 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lightingbrake Lights (4 complaints), Structurebodydoor (4 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (3 complaints).

Recalls for the 1990 GEO PRIZM

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1990 GEO PRIZM, potentially affecting up to 12,657 vehicles.

Recall 10E002000 — SUSPENSION

| 12,657 vehicles affected

Defect: RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE RATE PLATE.

Consequence: THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.

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Owner Complaints for the 1990 GEO PRIZM

54 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 GEO PRIZM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 4
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10158868 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | | 125,500 miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. THIS OCCURS EVERY TIME THE SEAT BELT IS USED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENTS THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED THIS FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED; THE SEAT BELT COULD NO LONGER BE REPLACED DUE TO THE AVAILABILITY OF THE PARTS. THERE ARE NO AFTER MARKET PARTS AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CONSUMER DID FIND A PART, NO ONE WAS WILLING TO INSTALL THE LAP BELT FOR FEAR OF LIABILITY. UPDATED 05/30/06. *JB
#760518 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | | N/A miles
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#836371 | TIRES | | N/A miles
GENERAL TIRES UPC 20111G165-80R18, SIZE 165-80-13. CONSUMER PURCHASED TIRES ON 02/29/96. WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING, TIRES FELL APART. WIRES/ RUBBER CAME OUT. DAMAGE DONE TO FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED, AND COULD NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER REPLACED TIRES AT OWN EXPENSE. AK
EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED.
#536032 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | | N/A miles
TRANSMISSION FELL OUT DUE TO CORROSION OF THE BOLTS.

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Safety Rating for the 1990 GEO PRIZM

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 GEO PRIZM in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 GEO PRIZM

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 GEO PRIZM

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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