1990 GEO Prizm Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 16%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1990 GEO Prizm, 16% of the 37 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving vehicle lurched into a stop. The wheels locked up. Mechanic informed owner that the transmission locked up. Manufacturer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #825132, filed 1998-07Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1990 GEO Prizm
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 GEO Prizm
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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