MYRModel Year Report

1992 Geo Metro

● Typical for this model
1992 Geo Metro
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:34:46.763Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Geo Metro Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 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
1992: 54 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19860
19870
19880
198927
199039
199150
199254
199350
199468
1995109
199688
199763
199833
199923
200019
20016

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 11%

11% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 6 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 9%

9% of complaints: seat belts — 5 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20040913

SEAT BELTS 6%

6% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Geo Metro — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V189001 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 1990 ● 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ◆ 1996 ◆ 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Geo Metro reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Geo Metro is rated "typical".

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

The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Geo Metro have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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