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1991 Geo MetroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 50 owner complaints about the 1991 Geo Metro, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the Metro median · #5 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints5015 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem15Latches/locks/linkages

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 12, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Geo Metro has problems

50 complaints 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/linkages150
Seat belts155
Structure50
Seats43
Electrical system40
Engine and engine cooling40
Visibility30
Air bags31
Suspension20
6 other systems71

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

2 recalls

1991 Geo 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

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 95V-103 · May 24, 1995 · 466,902 vehicles

Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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 Geo.

Best & worst years

1991 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

'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Geo Metro, and the recalls they led to.

  1. HOOD FLY-UPSEA93006 · closed Nov 26, 1993
    Led to recall 93V-189
  2. SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILUREEA95014 · closed Jul 28, 1995
    Led to recall 95V-103
  3. TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAILPE94092 · closed Apr 25, 1995
    No recall
In owners' words

What Metro owners report

Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DRIVER/PASS. WINDOW SLIPS OFF TRACK AND FALLS INSIDE DOOR, ALSO EXPERIENCES KEY BREAKAGE IN IGNITION AND HATCHBACK DOOR. *AK
Complaint 985072 · Oct 4, 1996
DRIVER/PASS. WINDOW SLIPS OFF TRACK AND FALLS INSIDE DOOR, ALSO EXPERIENCES KEY BREAKAGE IN IGNITION AND HATCHBACK DOOR. *AK
Complaint 985069 · Oct 4, 1996
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 65 MPH THE HOOD FLEW UP AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND PUT THE WINDSHIELD BACK DOWN. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROLBEM. *AK
Complaint 827492 · Sep 1, 1998

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