1995 GEO Prizm Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 32%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 GEO Prizm, 32% of the 96 complaints for this model year. 19 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.
“Your website states that there is a recall on my vehicle: 95 Geo Prizm for airbags frontal sensor control module which is a problem that I have on my vehicle. However I was told there was no recall for my vehicle identification number.”
NHTSA complaint #10082469, filed 2004-07“I had a car accident in which my car rolled,and upon impact my seat belts,both driver and passenger popped,also my airbags did not deply.I slid on ice,when try to corect my car spun and hit the side of the road and an embankment and two trees and a rock and my car flipped.I had damage from the front light assembly to the tail light on driver side and also roof and trunk damage the two doors on driver side were pushed in and the airbags did not deply and when the car finally stopped on its roof my seatbelts popped and me and my son dropped to the roof which was on the ground.”
NHTSA complaint #704448, filed 1999-03“While driving srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The vehicle was taken to a garage, and mechanic determined that the sensor needed to be replaced. The technician at the garage indicated the problem she was experiencing was the subject of a recall. The consumer called the dealer with the recall information but they informed her that the vehicle's VIN was not included.”
NHTSA complaint #10083585, filed 2004-08“A beverage was spilled into console while driving, and an hour later airbag light was on. Consumer contacted dealer about recall 96 v 107 000, and they were not aware of any recall on that vehicle. Driver stated that recall explained exact problem, but this vehicle not effected due to VIN. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8003067, filed 2002-01“Vehicle was stopped at a stop sign, hit a vehicle in front of her when pulling out from the stop sign, frontal impact occurred, approximately 5 MPH. Both air bags did not deploy, dealer contacted and stated they were not aware of any recalls on this vehicle, could not repair.”
NHTSA complaint #828127, filed 1998-09Related 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 1995 GEO Prizm
20 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 GEO Prizm
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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