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1999 Geo MetroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 1999 Geo Metro, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints237 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage69kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 2, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Geo Metro has problems

23 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
Power train60
Engine and engine cooling40
Air bags44
Visibility30
Suspension30
Fuel system, gasoline20
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Tires20
Latches/locks/linkages20
5 other systems51

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

0 recalls

1999 Geo Metro recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

1999 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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In owners' words

What Metro owners report

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

1999 GEO METRO CONSUMER QUESTION ABOUT CAR REPAIR MONEY. CONSUMER WOULD TO KNOW ABOUT A GRANT FOR $200 DOLLARS FOR A CAR REPAIR SINCE HE CAN NOT AFFORD TO PAY IT FOR SURE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE CV JOINT AND REAR STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED/REPLACED. *JB
Complaint 10233889 · Jul 2, 2008
PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION AND AIR CONDITIONER.*MR *TS. THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED, THE SWITCH THAT WENT FROM LOW SPEED TO HIGH SPEED CONTAINED FREE PLAY AND ONLY WORKED ON HIGH SPEED, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE COMPRESSOR FAILED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE WAS A DEFECT WITH THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL…
Complaint 10029627 · Jul 17, 2003 · 69,000 miles
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING AT HIGH SPEED BUT NOT AT LOW SPEED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Complaint 8015400 · Aug 2, 2002

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