Does the 1997 Geo Prizm have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, air bags. 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 1997 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 1997 Geo Prizm?

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

1997 Geo Prizm recalls

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

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

For the 1997 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.

1997 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

March 20, 1997NHTSA 97V04300217,094 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags

Summary: If the air bag computer in a subject vehicle experiences a mechanical shock (i.e., rapidly moving the front seat back against the stops or a sudden release of the parking brake) within a very short time after the engine is started, the air bag can deploy inadvertently.
Consequence: Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the air bag computer.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 50 complaints about the 1997 Geo Prizm with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 13
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 11
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Air bags › Frontal13
Seat belts › Front › Retractor7
Seat belts5
Service brakes5
Air bags2

Other Geo Prizm years

Other 1997 Geo models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Geo Prizm have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, air bags. 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 1997 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 1997 Geo Prizm?: 50 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.