10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,500 miles

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problem #4

Dec 072003

Prizm

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
While driving 40 mph vehicle was hit from the side and also on the front. Upon impact the front air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to the emergency room.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

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problem #3

May 212003

Prizm

  • miles
While driving 5-10 mph the vehicle was involved in a T-bone crash yet the air bags did not deploy. Updated 06/08/07

- Johnesburg, IL, USA

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problem #2

May 212003

(reported on)

Prizm

  • miles
While driving 30-40 mph the vehicle was involved in a head on collision yet the air bags did not deploy.

- Mchenry, IL, USA

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problem #1

Feb 132003

Prizm

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the air bags did not deploy, consumer suffered back injuries.

- Caledonia, NY, USA

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