MYRModel Year Report

1991 Geo Metro

● Typical for this model
1991 Geo Metro
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:23.138Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
51
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Latches/locks/linkages

31% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 27 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 51 complaints 1991 51 1992: 55 complaints 1993: 51 complaints 1993 1994: 69 complaints 1995: 109 complaints 1995 1996: 88 complaints 1997: 63 complaints 1997 1998: 33 complaints 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 19 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2001
1989: 27 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 51 complaints 1991 51 1992: 55 complaints 1992 1993: 51 complaints 1993 1994: 69 complaints 1994 1995: 109 complaints 1995 1996: 88 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1997 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 19 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001
1989: 27 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 51 complaints 1991 51 1992: 55 complaints 1992 1993: 51 complaints 1993 1994: 69 complaints 1994 1995: 109 complaints 1995 1996: 88 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1997 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 19 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001

1991: 51 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19860
19870
19880
198927
199039
199151
199255
199351
199469
1995109
199688
199763
199833
199923
200019
20016

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Latches/locks/linkages

31% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing latch and lock.

CRASH
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Hood latch failed, hood flew open, hit top and became detached from vehicle prior to recall (93V-189.001)

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-10-23

Seat belts

29% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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The vehicle was involved in a single car collision where both the driver and passenger seat belts became un-buckled, which resulted in the passenger being ejected from the vehicle and killed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-22

Driving vehicle on i-90, road under construction, vehicle hit rocks in road/flipped over, driver thrown from vehicle, seat belt did not restrain driver.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-29

Automatic seat belts did not restrain upon rear end collision. Occupants head impacted the windshield. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-13

Structure

10% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members and hood.

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Consumers husband was in motion when there was a popping sound, followed by lost of control of the vehicle. All braking and steering power was lost.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-13

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing catalytic convertor and gasoline.

Electrical system

10% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing switch and module.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1993-02-26Engineering analysisClosed 1993-11-26 Hood fly-ups
  2. R
    1993-12-23Latches/locks/linkages93V189001 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1994-12-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-04-25 Takata seat blt bckls fail
  4. I
    1995-04-25Engineering analysisClosed 1995-07-28 Seat belt buckles failure
  5. R
    1996-05-17Seat belts95V103007 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Geo Metro — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Latches/locks/linkages: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V189001 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 95V103007 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Geo Metro reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Geo Metro is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Geo Metro?
The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Geo Metro have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-03 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.