The 1992 Geo Metro has 1 safety recall and 54 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is seat belts (11 complaints).
Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints54filed by owners
Crashes · fires6 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths6 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
NHTSA recall 93V189001 · Nov 23, 1993 · 356,097 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (ODI)
Problem: MISLOCATED ATTACHING SPOT WELDS OF THE HOOD STRIKER ASSEMBLY CAUSE CRACKS TO START ON THE HOOD INNER PANEL. IF CRACKS OCCUR, THE HOOD STRIKER ASSEMBLY MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE HOOD LATCH WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.
Risk: AN IMPROPERLY ENGAGED HOOD LATCH MAY RESULT IN A HOODFLY-UP WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THIS WOULD OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VIEWAND COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: GM DEALERS WILL (A) INSTALL TWO BOLTS AND NUTS TO SECURE THE STRIKER ASSEMBLY TO THE HOOD INNER PANEL, AND (B) ENSURE THAT THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY FASTENERS ARE PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
1992 Geo Metro 2-DR. HB.
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
Metro XFI
47mpg combined
City / highway
43 / 52 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
1 L · 3 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,450/year to fuel
Metro
40mpg combined
City / highway
38 / 44 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
1 L · 3 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,700/year to fuel
Metro LSI
40mpg combined
City / highway
38 / 44 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
1 L · 3 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,700/year to fuel
Metro LSI Convertible
37mpg combined
City / highway
35 / 41 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
1 L · 3 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,800/year to fuel
Metro
33mpg combined
City / highway
31 / 35 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
1 L · 3 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,050/year to fuel
Metro LSI
33mpg combined
City / highway
31 / 35 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
1 L · 3 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,050/year to fuel
Metro LSI Convertible
30mpg combined
City / highway
28 / 34 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
1 L · 3 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,250/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Seat belts Front › Buckle assembly; Front › Anchorage
11
1
0
1
—
Suspension Front › Control arm; Front › Wheel bearing
11
0
0
0
79,000 mi
Structure Body › Door; Body › Hood
8
1
0
0
—
Power train Automatic transmission; Axle assembly › Axle shaft
Service brakes, hydraulic Foundation components; Foundation components › Drum
5
1
0
1
—
Visibility Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring; Defroster/defogger/hvac system
5
0
0
0
—
Air bags Frontal
5
5
0
4
—
Electrical system Ignition; Ignition › Switch
4
0
0
0
—
Wheels Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
3
0
0
0
—
Interior lighting
2
0
0
0
—
Exterior lighting Headlights › Switch
2
0
0
0
—
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Nov 1, 2005 · 186,945 milesSuspension › Front › Control arm 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
Apr 28, 2004 · 79,000 milesSuspension › Front › Control arm 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
Jul 13, 2004 · 16,000 milesSuspension DUE TO THE SUSPENSION BEING RUSTED, THERE WAS BE ERRATIC STEERING CONTROL. *JB
Sep 2, 2003 · 120,000 miles · 1 injuryChild seat 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
Oct 2, 1998Structure › Body › Door CONTIINUOUS PROBLEM/ ASKED DEALER ABOUT IT AND HE ACTED DUMB ABOUT IT . CAN'T EVEN FIND UNBROKEN ONES AT JUNK YARD..... AND NOBODY HAS QUESTIONED THIS ,HMMMMM. NO SAFETY DEFECT INCLUDED. *AK
Jan 1, 2001Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch HOOD ASSEMBLY REPAIRED AS PER RECALL, BUT BOLTS HAVE DETACHED FROM HOOD AND LATCH IS NOT SECURE, HAVE BUNGI-CORRODED HOOD TO CAR FRAME, BUT CONTINUE TO NOT DRIVE CARE OVER 30MPH. *AK
Aug 19, 2001Suspension › Front FRONT END BROKE APART WHILE STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MOVE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Mar 12, 2001Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch I WAS TRAVELING AT 65 MPH ON AN EXPRESSWAY, IN THE FAST LANE, WHEN THE HOOD LATCH BROKE, CAUSING THE HOOD TO POP UP AND COMPLETELY BLOCK MY VISION OF THE ROAD. THERE WAS NO PRIOR INDICATION OF A POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH THE HOOD LATCH. I WAS VERY LUCKY TO AVOID A COLLISION AND TO GRADUALLY WORK THE CAR OVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. THE HOOD IS NOW TEMPORARILY TIED DOWN WITH ROPE AND A RUBBER STRAP. I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE, HAVING PURCHASED IT FROM A FRIEND WHO BOUGHT IT NEW. HAVE YOU RECEIVED ANY OTHER REPORTS OF HOOD LATCH DEFECTS FOR THIS MAKE/MODEL?*AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
EA93006 · opened Feb 26, 1993 · closed Nov 26, 1993 · led to recall 93V189000HOOD FLY-UPS There is no summary currently available