1991 Geo Metro latches/locks/linkages problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1991 Geo Metro — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Researched the nhtsa website and showed a recall on the hood striker assembly unit! My hood flung open in the middle of the insterstate, causing the hood to hit the main winshield and crack! Luckily the windshield itself did not implode and cause serious damage or death to me! And luckily the…”
filed Feb 8, 2001
“While driving the vehicle at 65 mph the hood flew up and hit the windshield. Driver was able to pull over and put the windshield back down. The manufacturer has been notified about the prolbem. *ak”
filed Feb 17, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Metro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Metro | 2 | 9% |
| 1996 Metro | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 Metro | 10 | 9% |
| 1994 Metro | 8 | 12% |
| 1993 Metro | 8 | 16% |
| 1992 Metro | 7 | 13% |
| 1990 Metro | 16 | 41% |
| 1989 Metro | 6 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 Geo Metro
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.