- Worst Model Year:
- 1994
- Worst Complaint:
- alternator failure
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Geo Prizm (although feel free to add yours here) -- probably because it's so old, no one bothers to post complaints anymore.
The 1994 Geo Prizm has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 1994 Prizm for alternator failure.
Worst Reported Problems with the Prizm
Latest Owner Complaints About the Prizm
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overheating -- 1995 Prizm:
Car overheated. Had a little bit of engine work and a replacement radiator. There was sludge in radiator reservoire a month or two after having it flushed. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1995 Prizm owners.
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burning oil -- 1994 Prizm:
Like everyone else, I have a 1.8L 7AFE Toyota engine in my car and it is nice and peppy and hasn't failed me yet, but I'm burning a quart of oil every week, or 150-200 miles. I do like hitting it fast off the stop in the city, but more and more I'm beginning to leave a huge blue cloud behind ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1994 Prizm owners.
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burning rubber smell through vents -- 1995 Prizm:
MY DAUGHTER CAME HOME FROM THE GYM LAST NIGHT AND SAID SHE SMELLED SOMETHING LIKE RUBBER BURNING SMELL. SMELLED LIKE IT WAS COMING THROUGH THE VENTS. HER BOYFRIEND WENT OUT TO CHECK IT OUT BUT COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1995 Prizm owners.
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cranks but will not start -- 1995 Prizm:
help!!!! what is the problem!!!! Engine cranks, but will not start sometimes. Even when jumped!!!! Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1995 Prizm owners.
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misfire, engine light is on -- 1996 Prizm:
Engine light went on. Car runs, but with less power and smells from rear end. After computerized diagnostic mechanic said that code indicates misfire and car's engine needs tune up. He did not give itemized estimation of the work to be done, but it may go up to $250. Right now engine light ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1996 Prizm owners.