NHTSA — Electrical System: Wiring: Front Underhood Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Geo Prizm electrical problems

electrical problem

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1996 Geo Prizm Owner Comments

problem #1

Nov 292000

Prizm

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

A fire had developed under the hood while at a stop light. Local fire department arrived, but fire extinguished itself before they arrived. Vehicle at an independent repair shop. Mechanic believed that fire was due to an electrical short. Manufacturer notified. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Austin, TX, USA

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