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Geo Prizm repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 14 repairs.
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Geo Prizm repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 11 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 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. 
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 Hawaii, United States
Mar 2011 - Apr 2012
Nov 2011

156000 mi

US $75
rattling from right front lower ball joint for 6 or so months, finally changed it and changed both front ball joints along with oil, filter and wiper blades. 
Geo in Iowa, United States
Oct 2009 - Sep 2010
Jan 2010

157400 mi

US $90
rusting exhaust 
Sep 2010

169000 mi
Power steering going out, among other things. Replaced this car. 
Geo in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2010 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011

157000 mi
exhaust had a small hole 

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1995 Geo Prizm

Engine not specified

Geo in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2012 - Jun 2012
Mar 2012

184000 mi

US $80
Cracked exhaust manifold AC compressor tensioner pulley replaced. Serpentine belt replacement. 

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1995 Geo Prizm 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Geo in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2010 - Sep 2014
Mar 2011

135000 mi

US $350
left front ABS sensor replaced 
Geo in Florida, United States
Apr 2010 - Mar 2012
Jan 2012

152000 mi

US $200
Replace clutch and master cylinder 

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Geo Prizm Repair Histories

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