1997 Geo Prizm Review

Value Range $12,840 - $13,485
Seats 5
Miles per Gallon 25 - 30 City / 29 - 35 HWY
Crash Testing true
# Trims 2 Trims

1997 Geo Prizm is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 173.00 in length and 53.30 in height. Made in United States, 1997 Geo Prizm has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 13,163 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 1997 Geo Prizm. It’s seating 5 people with doors and a rank size of 13.20 gallon. The engine is 1.6L L4 SOHC 12V and uses 25 - 30 of gasoline in the city and 25 - 30 on highways.

Geo Prizm 1997 Trims

1997 Geo Prizm LSi

Engine: 1.6L L4 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 3A | 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 - 30 City / 29 - 35 HWY

1997 Geo Prizm Base

Engine: 1.6L L4 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 3A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 - 30 City / 29 - 34 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 10E002000 started on /Date(1265864400000-0500)/.

Summary: RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE RATE PLATE.

Consequence: THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.

Recall 97V043002 started on /Date(858834000000-0500)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE AIR BAG COMPUTER.

FAQ

The 1997 Geo Prizm is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 1997 Geo Prizm so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 1997 Geo Prizm is lower than $6,743.

There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 1997 Geo Prizm that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

1997 Geo Prizm can go 330 miles in the city and 382.8 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 1997 Geo Prizm is its excellent fuel economy. 1997 Geo Prizm has a 1.6L L4 SOHC 12V engine and It gets 25 - 30/29 - 35 mpg city/highway.

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$12,840 - $13,485
25 - 30 City / 29 - 35 HWY
2 Trims
5
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1.6L L4 SOHC 12V

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$12,840 - $13,485
25 - 30 City / 29 - 35 HWY
2 Trims
5
true
1.6L L4 SOHC 12V

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$12,840 - $13,485
25 - 30 City / 29 - 35 HWY
2 Trims
5
true
1.6L L4 SOHC 12V

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