We found the following complaints for GEO PRIZM (1991)
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Battery failed. Yh
Battery failed. Yh
Alternator failed.
All four tires had to be replaced due to uneven wear,also alternator failed, causing starting problems;foul odor entered vehicle from air conditioner and rear passenger's side interior door latch broke.
Alternator failed.
Vehicle caught on fire underhood while driving, all wires underhood burned out, all wiring harness to be replaced, speed 30 mph, no warning.
I have had a problem with my vehicles /brakelight burning out after a few days of replacement. Every geo prizm i see on the roads today have the same exact problem. I hate the fear of wondering wether or not they blew while i'm driving my vehicle. Also the risk of getting a ticket for something that is obviously a manufacture defect.
Short circuit in the electrical system under the dash board, caused wiring to melt. Please describe details.
The contact owns a 1991 geo prizm. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, carbon monoxide was present because the manifold had been fractured. The vehicle was repaired twice but the failure continued. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
The exhaust manifold that goes back to the exhaust system has cracked this is the second owner.tt
Exhaust manifold cracked. Yh
Ehaust fumes in the passenger compartment and noise coming from the engine resulted from a crack in the exhaust manifold.
Exhaust manifold cracked in two places.*skd
Upon driving the vehicle there is a very loud sound coming from the rear of the vehicle due to the exhaust manifold which has a crack, consumer has replaced the manifold. Plase provide further details.
Exhaust manifold cracked. Yh
Jan/01 - discovered cracked exhaust manifold. Was told by salvage yard that this is a common problem with geos and they can't keep manifolds in stock because of the frequency.new manifold installed to replace cracked one.the new one cracked approx. 1-2 months later.
Exhaust manifold.
Original and replacement exhaust manifold cracked.*aw
Exhuast manifold cracked, causing carbon monoxide fumes to leak intopassenger's compartment.dealer has been contacted.
Air conditioner odor does not go away. Yh
Air conditioner odor does not go away. Yh
All four tires had to be replaced due to uneven wear,also alternator failed, causing starting problems;foul odor entered vehicle from air conditioner and rear passenger's side interior door latch broke.
The contact owns a 1991 geo prizm. The contact stated that while trying to decelerate, the brake lights failed and were dim. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who informed the contact that he needed to replace the wiring. The vehicle was repaired for the wiring and the failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. The vin was unavailable.
Tail and head lights burned out. Yh
Tail and head lights burned out. Yh
Tail and head lights burned out. Yh
Tail and head lights burned out. Yh
Exhaust manifold cracked-2 places replacement was of different design.
As i stopped at a gas station and attempted to fill up with gas, my jacket sleeve caught on fire from flames coming out from the tank.the tank never exploded, adn we were able to put the fire out with an extinguisher.
Possible failure of fu
The contact owns a 1991 geo prizm. The contact stated that the plastic used for door knobs disintegrated and were inoperable for the passenger doors. The gear shift also fractured and was difficult to maneuver. The parts had previously been replaced but the failure continued. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000. The vin was unavailable.
All four tires had to be replaced due to uneven wear,also alternator failed, causing starting problems;foul odor entered vehicle from air conditioner and rear passenger's side interior door latch broke.
Hood; failure on the hood, while driving the vehicle the hood latch failed, causing hood to fly up, causing damage to the vehicle.
Problem with one of the hood latches.please describe.tt
Transmission slips out of gear, and vehicle hesitates and makes loud noises.
Ring gear on differential failed.
Car was in an accident and the driver side automatic seat belt didn't restrain, resulting in an injury, consumer doesn't have this car anymore, has new car.tt
Driver side lap safety belt will not latch/ i recently purchased the vehical and i can contact the original owner to find out the exact date of and mileage of failure please let me know if it is pertinate.
Seat belt failure, rear left hand side seat belt will not unlatch.tt
Theleft rear seatbelt will not unfasten.
Shoulder belt did not lock during a rearend collision.
The right front seat belt does not lock into a position where as a child safety seat can be installed safely.tt
Under the steering the shaft came apart.
All four door handles broke. Yh
When pulling on inside door release handle, plate behind it broke twice, disabling door release.
Door handles continuously break off,thus farconsumer had to have 3 different door handles replaced.
Inside handles break off, unable to exit vehicle.tt
Three out of four windows do not roll up and down.tt
All four door handles inside of vehicle are broken.tt
Interior door handles broke.qcaw
The defective interior passenger's door handle and both rear door handles broke off,makingthe doorsnot operable from the inside.
Wk 316 264-0500; interior door handles break preventing exit. Five dealers in area have received inquiries. Manufacturer declined this is a safety issue.tt
Vehicles inside door handles are breaking prematurely, has 5 handles replaced, parts number being 95007062/95007063.tt
The inner door latches have broken and fallen apart and cannot get out of car on one side. Please describe.tt
Ask for marsha. Door handles on driver and passenger side snapped off. Appears to be deteriorating.tt
All four door handles broke. Yh
The door handle broke in the inside of the vehicle can not get out the vehicle.tt
Misalignment occurred eight times. Yh
Misalignment occurred eight times. Yh
Front suspension out of alignment on eight occasions, due to problems with misalignment the right and left front tires experience excessive wear, replace front tires on six different occasions.yh
Front suspension out of alignment on eight occasions, due to problems with misalignment the right and left front tires experience excessive wear, replace front tires on six different occasions.yh
Front right wheel bearings failed.yh
Front right wheel bearings failed.yh
All four tires had to be replaced due to uneven wear,also alternator failed, causing starting problems;foul odor entered vehicle from air conditioner and rear passenger's side interior door latch broke.
1991 geo prism had a tire blow out and she lost control of the vehicle and hit another vehicle, before hitting the median wall.ohio traffic crash report # 10-0738-90.
Right rear window is very hard to roll up or down. Yh
Right rear window is very hard to roll up or down. Yh
Windshield washer spayers got clogged. Yh
Windshield washer spayers got clogged. Yh
While drivingapproximately 20mph heard a sound & was not able to steer vehicle. The wheels would not turn either left or right. It felt like vehicle had a flat. Lost control of vehicle & hit a pole vehicle was totaled. There was a recall #90v191000. However,vehicle is not covered under recall.
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