1993 GEO Prizm Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 9%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 1993 GEO Prizm, 9% of the 77 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, 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.
“Dealership does not want to take responsiblity for fixing recall. Taken to (2) dealerships.* consumer states there is a problem with the electro lock, anti theft system which could cause a fire under the dash board and the vehicle could go forward at a stop sign.”
NHTSA complaint #801478, filed 1996-08“Consumer experiencing a probelm with the horn assembly. Consumer stated when depressing the horn there is no volume, becomes a hazard in an emergency. Consumer has contacted the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #816225, filed 1997-09“While driving the oil cap exploded and the engine started smoking; on 2 separate occasions th window regulators failed, sending the windows into the doors and engine would seize intermittently.”
NHTSA complaint #803151, filed 1996-11Electrical 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 1993 GEO Prizm
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 GEO Prizm
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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