1996 GEO Prizm Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,140miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 1996 GEO Prizm, 5% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,140 miles. 1 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.
“The contact owns a 1996 Geo Prizm. While driving various speeds over a bump in the road, the vehicle pulled to the left. The failure recurred two or three times per day. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but not repaired. While driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. Also, at 40,000 miles, the tires became worn out within 10,000 miles. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10e002000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10882689, filed 2016-07, 55,140 milesSteering: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 GEO Prizm
22 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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