1994 GEO Prizm Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 1994 GEO Prizm, 4% of the 134 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at about 65 swerved to avoid hitting an iceball, vehicle went airborne, consumer had no control over steering, there was no stabilizer bar made for 1994 model, they were only made for newer models. Consumer did not feel safe driving vehicle because of this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #859616, filed 2000-04“Sudden loss of steering control caused vehicle to veer off road rollover several times, greatest impact to the roof,neither driver who had on shoulder strap nor dog were seriously injured.”
NHTSA complaint #784315, filed 1999-11“Consumer was driving vehicle approximately 60 MPH all of a sudden vehicle lost control, causing consumer to crash into center divider. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #827951, filed 1998-09Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 GEO Prizm
50 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 GEO Prizm
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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