CarRecallWatchThe 1990 GEO Metro has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Latches/Locks/Linkages (16 reports).
1990 GEO Metro recalls
Most common 1990 GEO Metro problems
Problem areas named in the 39 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 16 |
| Seat Belts | 11 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Interior Lighting | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
INQUIRING ABOUT WHETHER RECALL # 95V103007 IS AN ACTUAL RECALL .
THE DOOR LATCH HANDLES STAY UP WHEN OPENED. I HAVE 2 DOOR HANDLES DOING THIS, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE & REAR DRIVER'S SIDE. WHEN THE DOORS ARE OPENEN THE HANDLES STAY UP AND WHEN THE DOOR IS PULLED SHUT THE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH. THE WINDOW HAS TO BE ROLLED DOWN AND THE HANDLE PUSHED DOWN TO LATCH DOOR. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A POOR LUBRICATION PROBLEM. IT MAY IMPROVE SLIGHTLY, BUT ONLY TEMPRORARILY. IF THE PASSENGER THINKS THE DOOR IS LATCHED IT WILL OPEN SUDDENLY WHEN THE VEHICLE TURNS RISKING FALL OUT OF PASSENGER OR PROPERTY OR PERSONAL INJURY LIABILITY FROM THE DOOR SWINGING OPEN.
ENGINE IS BURNING OIL WHILE DRIVING, AND SMOKE COMES OUT REALLY BADLY. DRIVER CAN'T SEE TRAFFIC BEHIND HER. CONSUMER FEELS UNSAFE. *AK
WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT 75 MPH, LATCH ON THE HOOD ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE, CAUSING THE HOOD TO FLY UP AND BREAK WINDSHIELD. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL TO SHOULDER SAFELY. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. HOOD AND WINDSHIELD HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE HOOD LATCH YEARS AGO, BUT IS UNSURE AS TO WHETHER OR NOT IT WAS DONE. *AK *ML
THE HEADLIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE DASH LIGHTS CAME BACK ON BUT THE HEADLIGHTS DID NOT. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
1990 GEO Metro questions
Does the 1990 GEO Metro have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1990 GEO Metro: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 GEO Metro?
Based on 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Latches/Locks/Linkages (16), Seat Belts (11), Engine And Engine Cooling (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 GEO Metro has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.