1997 GEO Prizm Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 167,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 GEO Prizm, 6% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 167,000 miles.
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 1997 Geo Prizm. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle veered towards the left. The contact also stated that the seat belts were not connecting to their appropriate buckles. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, however the manufacturer was notified. The manufacture stated that the VIN did not qualify for the recall under NHTSA campaign id number 10e002000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 167,000 and the current mileage was 169,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10417921, filed 2011-08, 167,000 miles“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 1999-10Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 17% |
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 9% |
| 1997 | 3 | 6% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 5 | 4% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1997 GEO Prizm
17 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSteering
5 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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