1997 GEO Prizm Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 1997 GEO Prizm, 10% of the 50 complaints for this model year.
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.
“When driving vehicle approximately 25mph & would be turning corners or curbs, the steering wheel would just go out. Would have no steering control. Felt as if the vehicle was on ice. Would have no warning when this would happen. Been to dealer 3-4 times for problem. Mechanice replaced the steering sensors at least 4 times. Also had the steering pump replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #851096, filed 1999-10“The steering became heavy while making a slow speed (25 MPH) turn and eventually lock (would not turn further) and power assisting against my turn (direction). Dealer investigation found the rack seals blown out and is replacing rack assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #720986, filed 2000-04Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 GEO Prizm
17 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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