10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

May 102001

Prizm

  • miles
Would be driving at various speeds when brakes would lock up without being applied. Problem would happen at any time. Could smell brakes burning. Had mechanic look at brakes, and they were completely overhauled. Had an accident previously when brakes locked up. Currently, brakes being repaired again after being test driven & and locking up on mwchanic.

- Brandon, FL, USA

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problem #5

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

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problem #4

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

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problem #3

Aug 291997

Prizm

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti-lock brakes failed, locked up, causing a collision.

- Oxnard, CA, USA

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problem #2

Oct 131997

Prizm

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ABS brakes failed, resulting in a crash.

- Whitewater, WI, USA

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problem #1

Dec 041996

Prizm

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes failed, causing accident.

- Yorba Linda, CA, USA

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