1996 GEO Prizm Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 GEO Prizm, 2% of the 61 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“A fire had developed under the hood while at a stop light. Local fire department arrived, but fire extinguished itself before they arrived. Vehicle at an independent repair shop. Mechanic believed that fire was due to an electrical short. Manufacturer notified. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #876085, filed 2000-12Related service bulletins
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- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical 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 1996 GEO Prizm
22 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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