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1996 Geo MetroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 88 owner complaints about the 1996 Geo Metro, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution2.4× the Metro median · #2 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints8852 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem28Air bags

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 25, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Geo Metro has problems

88 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
Air bags2820
Electrical system122
Engine and engine cooling93
Service brakes, hydraulic74
Seats62
Visibility62
Tires50
Exterior lighting51
Suspension41
10 other systems234

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

0 recalls

1996 Geo Metro recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

1996 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

1996 Geo Metro safety ratings

1996 Geo Metro 4-DR. 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 air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL / DRIVER SIDE COLLISION AT 55 OR MORE MPH. UPON IMPACT BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
Complaint 889386 · May 30, 2001
AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
Complaint 884309 · Mar 27, 2001
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 50 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURTER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK
Complaint 880972 · Feb 21, 2001

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