1992 Geo PRIZM: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
23 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Body:Door is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 23 complaints (39.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 13.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 4.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 4.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.3% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 4.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body:Door | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 3 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 2 |
| Child Seat | 1 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
Structure:Body:Door: 9; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe: 3; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 2; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 2; Child Seat: 1; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Electrical System:Horn: 1; Electrical System:Ignition: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 23 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
1995: 8; 1996: 6; 2000: 5; 2001: 2; 2004: 1; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Structure:Body:Door leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10105111 · 2004-12-20 (December 20, 2004)
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE, AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP COMPLETELY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ROTORS/ PADS, AND CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10105111 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10247344 · 2008-10-31 (October 31, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 GEO PRIZM AND A 2008 DOREL JUVENILE GROUP SAFETY 1ST RESTRAINT SEAT, MODEL NUMBER 22147-MDR. THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED ON MARCH 13, 2008. WHILE THE CHILD WAS PROPERLY SECURED IN THE REAR-FACING CONVERTIBLE CHILD SEAT, THE RESTRAINT BUCKLE FAILED TO RELEASE AND ENABLED THE CHILD TO BE REMOVED FROM THE SEAT. THE CONTACT MADE SEVERAL UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO DISENGAGE THE HARNESS BUCKLE; HOWEVER, THE HARNESS STRAPS AND CHILD WERE PULLED OUT OF THE RESTRAINT SEAT WITH A STRUGGLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT W…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10247344 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 500754 · 1996-03-12 (March 12, 1996)
DOOR HANDLES BROKE OFF. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 500754 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 504208 · 1996-05-07 (May 7, 1996)
INSIDE DOOR HANDLES BROKE. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504208 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 506075 · 1996-07-09 (July 9, 1996)
FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLES BROKE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 506075 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 507358 · 1996-08-13 (August 13, 1996)
EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED IN TWO, CAUSING VEHICLE TO FAIL.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 507358 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 558677 · 2001-01-03 (January 3, 2001)
VALVE STEM LEAKS CAUSED THE 3 OF 4 MICHELIN TIRES TO GO FLAT THE DAY AFTER THEY WERE INSTALLED. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 558677 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 717138 · 2000-01-10 (January 10, 2000)
I CAN PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THESE FAILURES. NO DEFECT(S) LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 717138 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.