1994 GEO Prizm Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,135miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1994 GEO Prizm, 6% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,135 miles.
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.
“This is the second alternator to fail, the previous alternator was replaced at 53,000 miles, 4 years ago. This is not a standard maintenance item and should not require replacement every 3 to 4 years.m”
NHTSA complaint #741538, filed 2001-02“While driving at different speeds,the vehicle would stall out for no reason. Has taken vehicle to dealer 4 different times. Had coil/carburator & starter replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #828862, filed 1998-10“A short in the electrical system, causing malfunctioning of the tail lights, dash lights and marker lights, when driving the lights will not stay illuminated.”
NHTSA complaint #805342, filed 1996-11“Purchased car new, the brake line was overheating and the alternator needed to be replaced and the driver's side power window broke . Please describe .”
NHTSA complaint #802474, filed 1996-09Electrical 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 1994 GEO Prizm
50 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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