1997 GEO Prizm Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,662miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 GEO Prizm, 4% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,662 miles. 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.
“A few minutes after I started my 1997' Geo Prizm on the evening of 3/7/04, it began to make a strange noise. I drove the car about six blocks to a service station; by the time I pulled in and popped the hood, it started to smell hot- although temp gauge was still normal. I popped the hood, saw smoke coming from fuel injection system, and tried to turn vehicle off. I removed the key from the ignition, but the car kept running, and trying to continuously restart itself. …”
NHTSA complaint #10064098, filed 2004-03, 104,662 miles“Under hood fire due to an electrical short. Manufacturernotified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and nothing could be done. Please provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #884232, filed 2001-03Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 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 1997 GEO Prizm
17 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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