1992 Geo Prizm Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1992 Geo Prizm. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 geo prizm and a 2008 dorel juvenile group safety 1st restraint seat, model number 22147-mdr. The seat was manufactured on march 13, 2008. While the child was properly secured in the rear-facing convertible child seat, the restraint buckle failed to release and enabled…”
“While applying the brake pedal consumer heard a loud squeaking noise, and the vehicle failed to stop completely. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rotors/ pads, and calipers needed to be replaced.*ak”
“While applying the brake pedal consumer heard a loud squeaking noise, and the vehicle failed to stop completely. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rotors/ pads, and calipers needed to be replaced.*ak”
“While applying the brake pedal consumer heard a loud squeaking noise, and the vehicle failed to stop completely. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rotors/ pads, and calipers needed to be replaced.*ak”
“Valve stem leaks caused the 3 of 4 michelin tires to go flat the day after they were installed. Nlm”
“I was on my way to a friends house and on the way I stopped for gas and after I got back on the road I heard a loud noise. About 2 miles down the road the car locked up on me. It was like the car slammed on brakes and I couldn't control the car. My father had to have the car towed to a place where…”
“I was on my way to a friends house and on the way I stopped for gas and after I got back on the road I heard a loud noise. About 2 miles down the road the car locked up on me. It was like the car slammed on brakes and I couldn't control the car. My father had to have the car towed to a place where…”
“No summary”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1992 Geo Prizm as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.