1992 GEO Prizm Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 12%of 50 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 electrical system of the 1992 GEO Prizm, 12% of the 50 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“On june 4th, 2001 vehicle accelerated rapidly for approximately 10 feet, causing it to run head-on into a tree after the consumer had just slowed vehicle down to 2 to 5 MPH. Body shop is in possession of the vehicle and has not been examined by an insurance adjuster. Independent adjuster examined vehicle and informed consumer that the insurance company would most likely not undertake an examination as it would not be cost effective. Ignition switch would not always turn, dealer found no problems, however lubed the switch. Exhaust system replaced. Battery replaced. Starter replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #889820, filed 2001-06“Horn located in middle of steering wheel, only blows/activated when steering wheel is in a straight position when driving. Please describe details. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #960153, filed 1995-02Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 17% |
| 1999 | 3 | 13% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 | 8 | 6% |
| 1993 | 7 | 9% |
| 1992 | 6 | 12% |
| 1991 | 5 | 11% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1992 GEO Prizm
17 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 GEO Prizm
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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