NHTSA — Air Bags: Frontal Problems

1995 Geo Prizm (Page 1 of 2)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
18 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
18 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1995 Geo Prizm seat belts / air bags problems

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1995 Geo Prizm Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #26

Jul 072004

Prizm 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Imperial Beach, CA, USA

problem #25

Jun 012001

(reported on)

Prizm

  • miles
Was driving vehicle approximately 35mph and had rear ended another vehicle when brakes had locked. Upon impact with other vehicle, air bags failed to deploy.

- Brandon, FL, USA

problem #24

Jun 212000

(reported on)

Prizm

  • miles
While stopping another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle head-0N at 35 mph. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.

- Columbi, MD, USA

problem #23

Jan 112000

Prizm

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving about 20 applied brakes pedal, and driver's air bag deployed without prior warning.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #22

Mar 161999

Prizm

  • miles
While pulling into a driveway less then 5 mph both air bags deployed without warning. Injuries were reported. Dealer notified.

- Allen, OK, USA

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problem #21

Aug 101999

Prizm

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 50 mph another vehicle hit the consumer's vehicle head-on, and driver's side and passager's side air bags didn't deploy.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #20

Jun 291999

(reported on)

Prizm

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 20 mph. Upon impact, airbags deployed injuring driver. Airbag hit left side of the driver's face, breaking her eye glasses, resulting in loss of sight. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Mt Holly, NJ, USA

problem #19

Aug 291997

Prizm

  • miles
The anti-lock brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision, no deployment of both driver's and passenger air bag, resulting in injuries.

- Oxnard, CA, USA

problem #18

Feb 281999

Prizm

  • miles
While driving 35-40mph the vehicle went over a sidewalk and both driver and passenger air bags deployed, causing injuries to occupant.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #17

Sep 291998

Prizm

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving no more than 5 mph and the driver's side air bag deployed without hitting or striking another vehicle. Consumer had contacted dealer, and they repaired the vehicle in 8 days. Recently the ABS light flashes on, dealer providing no help.

- N. Highland, CA, USA

problem #16

Jun 301998

Prizm

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- East Lansing, MI, USA

problem #15

Aug 121998

(reported on)

Prizm

  • miles
While sitting at a stop light both driver's and passenger's side airbags deployed for no reason. Also airbags were shredded while deploying, causing injury to driver. Cause unknown.

- Elpaso, TX, USA

problem #14

Mar 301998

Prizm

  • miles
Was going about 30 mph in stop & go traffic. Had rearended another vehicle when applying brakes and was unable to stop. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Driver/passenger suffered whiplash. Took to dealer to check vehicle.

- Ocoee, FL, USA

problem #13

Aug 281997

Prizm

  • miles
Consumer was involved in a collosion, driving abouth 25 mph, when she hit the rear side of another vehicle with the front end of her vehicle, and the airbags did not deploy. Owner will contact the dealer.

- Mancherster, NH, USA

problem #12

Nov 221996

Prizm

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When vehicle was involved in a crash, broadsided on the passenger side. The deployment from the air bags caused driver to suffer burns on right side of face/damage to jaw joint and loss of hearing.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #11

Jun 011997

Prizm

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle lost control of the car and hit a tree, neither air bags deployed and the seat belt did not work. The driver was hurt because of the seat belt did not restrain her in the seat.

- Gastonia, NC, USA

problem #10

Apr 181997

Prizm

  • miles
During frontal impact at 30mph, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #9

Oct 291996

Prizm

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Other: Passenger's airbag loose and had to be replaced.

- White House Station, NJ, USA

problem #8

Jun 261996

Prizm

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Violent dwployment of driver's air bag, resulting in arm injury prior to recall (96V-107).

- North Turner, ME, USA

problem #7

Jun 211996

Prizm

  • miles
Consumer was driving and the driver side air bag deployed, wasn't in and accident.

- Wheelwright, MA, USA

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