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1992 Geo MetroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 54 owner complaints about the 1992 Geo Metro, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1% below the Metro median · #6 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints5412 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage79kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 21, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Geo Metro has problems

54 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
Suspension90
Seat belts92
Structure71
Latches/locks/linkages70
Power train60
Visibility50
Service brakes, hydraulic51
Air bags44
Electrical system40
8 other systems141

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

1 recall

1992 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.

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

1992 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
NHTSA crash tests

1992 Geo Metro safety ratings

1992 Geo Metro 2-DR. HB. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1992 Geo Metro, and the recalls they led to.

  1. HOOD FLY-UPSEA93006 · closed Nov 26, 1993
    Led to recall 93V-189
In owners' words

What Metro owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM SUPPORT RUSTED AND COULD POSSIBLY BREAK AND RELEASE THE CONTROL ARM. A LOCAL BODY SHOP SAID THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE CONTROL ARM SUPPORT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK
Complaint 10143349 · Nov 21, 2005 · 186,945 miles
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THE CONTROL ARM HOOKS RUSTED. AS A RESULT, STEERING WAS INOPERABLE. *AK *JB
Complaint 10091953 · Oct 6, 2004 · 79,000 miles
FRONT END BROKE APART WHILE STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MOVE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Complaint 895452 · Aug 29, 2001

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