MYRModel Year Report

1990 Geo Metro

▲ Better than typical
1990 Geo Metro
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:47:27.333Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Geo Metro Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 27 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 50 complaints 1992: 54 complaints 1992 1993: 50 complaints 1994: 68 complaints 1994 1995: 109 complaints 1996: 88 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 2000: 19 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001
1990: 39 complaints
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YearComplaints
19860
19870
19880
198927
199039
199150
199254
199350
199468
1995109
199688
199763
199833
199923
200019
20016

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 33%

33% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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HOOD LATCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (93V-189), CAUSING HOOD TO FLY UP INTO WINDSHIELD/ACCIDENT. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950713

SEAT BELTS 15%

15% of complaints: seat belts — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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INQUIRING ABOUT WHETHER RECALL # 95V103007 IS AN ACTUAL RECALL .

NHTSA ODI report, 20030326

SEAT BELTS 8%

8% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 5%

5% of complaints: seat belts — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19900530 — PE (closed 19900814)

REAR SUSPENSION FAILS

I 19930226 — EA (closed 19931126)

HOOD FLY-UPS

R 19931223 — latches/locks/linkages

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 H

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 93V189001 — check if this car was fixed

I 19941221 — PE (closed 19950425)

TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL

I 19950425 — EA (closed 19950728)

SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILURE

R 19960517 — seat belts

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE

Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES A

Campaign 95V103007 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Geo Metro — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V189001 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V103007 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ● 1991 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ◆ 1996 ◆ 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1990 Geo Metro reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Geo Metro is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Geo Metro?

The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Geo Metro have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.