Does the 1994 Geo Prizm have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, air bags, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1994 Geo Prizm recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Geo dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1994 Geo Prizm?

134 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1994 Geo Prizm recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1994 Geo Prizm. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Geo been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Geo dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1994 Geo Prizm recalls, newest first

February 11, 2010NHTSA 10E00200012,657 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Ride control is recalling certain front strut mounts branded as gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor, p/nos. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, sold as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. The affected front strut mounts did not contain a weld joint between the bearing housing and the rate plate.
Consequence: The absence of the weld can allow the strut to come out of its mounting position under certain extreme driving conditions which could cause damage to surrounding vehicle components increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ride control will notify owners of record and replace the affected parts free of charge. The safety recall began on March 15, 2010. Owners may contact ride control at 1-248-458-1396.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 20, 1996NHTSA 96V107000627,858 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

Summary: If liquid is spilled in the console box area, the air bag warning light can illuminate and stay "on" during normal driving conditions.
Consequence: This leakage condition could cause the air bag to inadvertently deploy.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover over the air bag sensor to prevent possible malfunction caused by the spilling of liquid substances on the sensor. Air bag sensors damaged by previous liquid spillage will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 22, 1994NHTSA 94E02100238,502 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: The front seat belt buckle anchor straps were not properly heat treated. In the event of an accident, the seat belt buckle can separate from the anchor strap. This does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Consequence: If the seat belt buckle separates from the anchor strapin a sudden stop or accident, the seat occupant is exposed to increased risk ofpersonal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckle assembly anchor straps and replace those with suspect date codes "52733D 032" or "52733D 042".

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 134 complaints about the 1994 Geo Prizm with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 39
Fires reported: 6
Injuries reported: 39
Deaths reported: 2

Most complained-about components

Air bags › Frontal41
Service brakes15
Air bags12
Seat belts › Front › Retractor11
Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7

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Questions

Does the 1994 Geo Prizm have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, air bags, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1994 Geo Prizm recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Geo dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1994 Geo Prizm?: 134 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.