On 4/19/05 I was in an accident with my 97 geo prism. The vehicle air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts failed to operate correctly causing me to hit the steering wheel and dash causing severe injury to myself and minor passengers in the vehicle. I originally filed complaint through my attorney kenneth miller, jr. Baton rouge, la. I want to settle this case asap.
1997 Geo Prizm airbags problems
15 complaints (31% of all complaints for this car). 12 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 31%
- crashes
- 12
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal12
- Side/window1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Geo Prizm airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Geo Prizm airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the air bag computer.
Recall number 97V043002 · Recall details
What 1997 Geo Prizm owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt: the contact stated while traveling at 60 MPH the contact's vehicle was involved in a collision with another vehicle. It was a frontal impact. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The manufacturer has not been contacted. The vehicle was totaled.
During an accident the air bags did not deploy and the seat belt equipment failed to lock.*mr everyone inside the vehicle sustained some type of injury (geo prizm). *nm updated 12/22/05
While driving down major highway, rearended another vehicle at about 25mph. Resulting in major damage to front end, and no airbags deployed!
Consumer was driving at approximately 35 MPH when it was broadsided by another vehicle that had run a stop sign with front end. Dual airbags did not deploy. Driver sustained muscle injuires.
Vehicle was in a head-on collision and air bags did not depoly . Contacted dealer, and dealer did not do anything. Also, owns a 1996, geo, prizm, and same thing happened to that vehicle. *ak
A frontal collision with a pontiac vehicle in which both air bags did not deploy. Dealer / manufacturer were notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter. *ak
An inadvertent air bag deployment upon starting vehicle. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer of a representative being sent to inspect vehicle. Please feel free to provide any further details.
When vehicle was involved in a frontal crash air bag on the driver's side did not deploy fast enough, causing driver to hit head on steering wheel. Vehicle was not totalled. Please provide any further information.
Dashboard cover for passenger airbag appears to be melted.
Questions about the 1997 Geo Prizm airbags
Does the 1997 Geo Prizm have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the airbags of the 1997 Geo Prizm, 31% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Geo Prizm airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Geo Prizm airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V043002. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Geo Prizm have bad airbags?
The Geo Prizm model years with the most airbags complaints are 1994 (50 complaints), 1995 (31 complaints) and 1993 (27 complaints).
Other 1997 Geo Prizm problems
Seat belts 17Steering 5Brakes 4Suspension 3Electrical 2Lights 2Tires 2Transmission 2Engine 1
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