no report yet
Hood: latch
Risk. AN IMPROPERLY ENGAGED HOOD LATCH MAY RESULT IN A HOODFLY-UP WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
1993 Geo MetroProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 50 owner complaints about the 1993 Geo Metro, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 22, 2011. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1993 Geo Metro has problems
50 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Structure1 crash/fire/injury
8Latches/locks/linkages
3Engine and engine cooling
3Exterior lighting
3Air bags
3Electrical system
3Seat belts
3Seats
3Visibility
109 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 12 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 1 |
| Seats | 3 | 2 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 10 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1993 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
1993 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
1993 Geo Metro safety ratings
1993 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
In owners' words
What Metro owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HOOD STARTED LIFTING UP. ABOUT THREE SECONDS LATER, HOOD CAME OFF, AND HIT TOP OF WINDSHIELD AND ROOF OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
PASSENGER'S SIDE AND DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLES BROKE FROM THE INSIDE, CAUSING CONSUMERS TO GET LOCKED IN VEHICLE. AS SOON AS CONSUMER STARTED TO DRIVE DOORS IMMETEALLY LOCKED. *AK
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK WILL JUST LOCK UP AS CONSUMER IS DRIVING. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE DOOR, NOT REALIZING THE DOOR IS LOCKED, THE HANDLE FALLS OFF. BOTH INSIDE HANDLES ARE OFF BOTH FRONT DOORS. *AK
Own a 1993 Metro?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.