Geo Metro problems by year
623 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 13 Geo Metro model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
Years with notably fewer complaints
2001 (6)
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Fewer complaints | 6 | 0 | — | |
| 2000 | 19 | 0 | Air Bags | |
| 1999 | 23 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 1998 | 33 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1997 | 63 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1996 | 88 | 0 | Air Bags | |
| 1995 | 109 | 0 | Air Bags | |
| 1994 | 68 | 0 | Seat Belts | |
| 1993 | 50 | 0 | Structure | |
| 1992 | 54 | 0 | Seat Belts | |
| 1991 | 50 | 0 | Latches/locks/linkages | |
| 1990 | 39 | 0 | Latches/locks/linkages | |
| 1989 | 27 | 0 | Structure |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Geo.