Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 1996 GEO Prizm.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Rear Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems |
Struts cause tire to fail and road handling in dry or rain ,rain is worse( dot number: tire size: p175/65r14 ).
Faulty stabilizers caused car to fishtail.
The contact owns a 1996 Geo Prizm. While driving various speeds over a bump in the road, the vehicle pulled to the left. The failure recurred two or three times per day. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but not repaired. While driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. Also, at 40,000 miles, the tires became worn out within 10,000 miles. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10e002000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,140.