1992 GEO Metro Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1992 GEO Metro has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 6 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (11 reports).

1Recalls
54Owner complaints
6Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Metro?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1992 GEO Metro recalls

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

Recall 93V189001Nov 23, 1993356,097 vehicles affected

Most common 1992 GEO Metro problems

Problem areas named in the 54 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts11
Suspension11
Structure8
Power Train8
Latches/Locks/Linkages7
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Visibility5
Air Bags5
Electrical System4
Wheels3

What owners report

2005-11-21, Suspension
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
2004-09-13, Suspension
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
2004-09-07, Suspension
DUE TO THE SUSPENSION BEING RUSTED, THERE WAS BE ERRATIC STEERING CONTROL. *JB
2003-09-25, Child 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
2002-04-29, Structure
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

1992 GEO Metro questions

Does the 1992 GEO Metro have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1992 GEO Metro: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1992 GEO Metro?

Based on 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (11), Suspension (11), Structure (8).

How do I check if a recall on my 1992 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.

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