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1989 Flxible MetroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1989 Flxible Metro, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls7Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Latches/locks/linkages

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 1997. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Flxible Metro has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Latches/locks/linkages10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

1989 Flxible Metro recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Recall 95V-235 · Dec 14, 1995 · 741 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS COULD CAUSE A VISIBILITY PROBLEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 90V-203 · Dec 14, 1990 · 1,447 vehicles

Risk. INCORRECT LENGTH BELTS WILL NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN DRIVERIN AN ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP AND WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207 AND FMVSS 210.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 90V-150 · Aug 20, 1990 · 461 vehicles

Risk. STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING COLUMN COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 3 more recalls
–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 89V-186 · Nov 3, 1989 · 755 vehicles

Risk. INADEQUATE TORQUE MAY RESULT IN SLIPPAGE AND POSSIBLESHAFT DISENGAGEMENT WITH LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL; THIS COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 89V-172 · Oct 16, 1989 · 167 vehicles

Risk. THIS WOULD AFFECT OPERATION OF BRAKES, CREATING APOTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Flxible.

Best & worst years

1989 vs. every other Metro year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Metro median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1989 Flxible Metro, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING LOSSPE90010 · closed Dec 15, 1989
    Led to recall 89V-186

Own a 1989 Metro?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.