1992 Geo Metro problems & reliability
54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Geo Metro. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
6 complaints report injuries (6 injured, 1 deaths reported).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 9 | 17% |
| Suspension | 9 | 17% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 13% |
| Structure | 7 | 13% |
| Power Train | 6 | 11% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 9% |
| Visibility | 5 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 7% |
| Wheels | 3 | 6% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Dt: the contact stated the passenger side control arm support rusted and could possibly break and release the control arm. A local body shop said they would have to replace control arm support. The vehicle has not been repaired. *ak”
Suspension · filed Nov 21, 2005
“While driving at any speed, the front end of the vehicle became uncontrollable. It was discovered the control arm hooks rusted. As a result, steering was inoperable. *ak *jb”
Suspension · filed Sep 13, 2004
“The child safety seat has a guard that pinches the both sides of the child's legs. The locking mechanism for the harness would not stay latched either. The manufacturer has been informed of the problem. *nlm”
Child Seat · filed Sep 25, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- HOOD FLY-UPS
Engineering Analysis EA93006 · opened Feb 26, 1993 · closed Nov 26, 1993 · led to recall 93V189001
Technical service bulletins
1 manufacturer communication (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Geo Metro.
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1992 Geo Metro in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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