1993 GEO Prizm Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 35%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the air bags of the 1993 GEO Prizm, 35% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles. 15 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 96v107000 concerning the air bag sensor control module. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, butit is not included in the recall due to VIN. .”
NHTSA complaint #10145613, filed 2005-12, 160,000 miles“Air bag light has come on and stayed on. Consumer was informed there was recall 96v107000 on this for this make/model/year of vehicle, however,this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. Sensor in air bag would have to be replaced. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #887490, filed 2001-05“Recall 96 v 107 000/passive restraint air bag: vehicle experienced a problem with air bag sensor light remaining on during normal driving. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and both informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #878389, filed 2001-01“Consumer states she hit the back of another vehicle while coming to a stop at a red light, after the incident consumer leaned over the steering wheel to look at the back of the other vehicle to see if there was any damage, after a few seconds of looking, the air bag deployed within three inches of consumers neck, there was no damage done to either vehicle, however consumers air bag deployed about seven seconds after the incident, consumer suffered minor injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #561895, filed 2001-07“Vehicle was involed in an accident at approximately 15-20 MPH on wet road. Consumer slid into another vehicle, the deployment of driver's air bag caused chemical burns to driver side of face and chin. Dealer / manufacturer were not contacted at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #847733, filed 1999-09Related recalls
- 96V107000Jun 20, 1996If liquid is spilled in the console box area, the air bag warning light can illuminate and stay "on" during normal driving conditions.Covers: GEO Prizm 1993–1995, Toyota Corolla 1993–1995
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 14% |
| 1999 | 14 | 58% |
| 1998 | 2 | 18% |
| 1997 | 15 | 30% |
| 1996 | 22 | 36% |
| 1995 | 31 | 32% |
| 1994 | 50 | 37% |
| 1993 | 27 | 35% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1993 GEO Prizm
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 GEO Prizm
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology