10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
114,097 miles

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problem #2

Mar 302019

Prizm

  • 228,194 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Geo Prizm. The contact stated that the steering wheel air bag and front passenger air bag abruptly deployed when the ignition switch was engaged. The contact sustained burn injuries to both arms and chest. Medical attention was not received. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 228,194.

- Ruskin, FL, USA

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problem #1

Jan 031998

Prizm

  • miles
Drivers airbag failed, no deployment.

- Tampa, FL, USA

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