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1997 Geo Prizm repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (0%)

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Chart based on 9 repairs.
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1997 Geo Prizm repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1997 Geo Prizm

Engine not specified

Geo in California, United States
Dec 2016 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016

141000 mi

US $223
LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING REPLACED. It was difficult to diagnose as a intermittent squeaking noise that was most notable making hard right turn. Drove several thousand miles with the squeaking noise. 

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1997 Geo Prizm 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Geo in Michigan, United States
Feb 2010 - Aug 2020
Apr 2011

133000 mi

US $665
timing belt, water pump, plugs, wires, o2 sensors, thermostat, rotor distributor. all maintenance items. 
Aug 2020

151000 mi

US $630
AC condensor and rotors 
Geo in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2010 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011

157000 mi
exhaust had a small hole 
Geo in Iowa, United States
Oct 2009 - Sep 2010
Jan 2010

157300 mi

US $90
rusting exhaust 
Sep 2010

169000 mi
Power steering going out, among other things. Replaced this car. 
Geo in Maine, United States
Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
Feb 2011

152000 mi
Replaced starter for second time. Replaced headlight. 
Mar 2011

152000 mi
I traded it in because the rocker panels were rusting out and I would have had to do extensive body work in order to pass my next state inspection. 

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1997 Geo Prizm Repair Histories

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