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1994 Geo MetroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 68 owner complaints about the 1994 Geo Metro, most often about the seat belts. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.4× the Metro median · #4 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints6820 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem16Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Geo Metro has problems

68 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
Seat belts169
Engine and engine cooling131
Service brakes, hydraulic92
Latches/locks/linkages81
Structure71
Wheels50
Visibility40
Fuel system, gasoline21
Seats22
8 other systems120

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

0 recalls

1994 Geo Metro recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1994 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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1994 Geo Metro safety ratings

1994 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 seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

SEAT BELT USE FOR PEOPLE OVER SIX FEET TALL. I RECEIVED THROAT INJURIES FROM THE SEAT BELT JUST BY HITTING A BUMP. IF THIS OCCURRED DURING A MINOR ACCIDENT, I WOULD BE DEAD. THE CAR WAS A GEO METRO 1994. THIS ALSO HAPPEN DURING HARD BREAKING. I HAVE SOLD THE CAR BUT STILL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE…
Complaint 10191898 · May 29, 2007
WHEN CONSUMER UNLOCKED SEAT BELT IT FLEW OUT OF HER HAND AND SNATCHED BACK. SHE HEARD SOMETHING INSIDE OF THE LOCKING PART, SOUNDED AS IF IT BROKE. *AK
Complaint 10022044 · Jun 2, 2003
BOTH FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELTS FAIL TO RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS. CHILDS' HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD WHILE OWNER WAS BACKING OUT. GM STATES TO PUT CHILD IN REAR. TT
Complaint 960836 · Mar 1, 1995

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