MYRModel Year Report

1992 Geo Metro

● Typical for this model
1992 Geo Metro
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:49:36.005Z

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
55
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Suspension

20% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 27 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 51 complaints 1992: 55 complaints 1992 55 1993: 51 complaints 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 1992: 55 complaints 1992 55 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 1992: 55 complaints 1992 55 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

1992: 55 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.

Suspension

20% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing control arm and wheel bearing.

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-09-13

Due to the suspension being rusted, there was be erratic steering control.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-09-07

Seat belts

16% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

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Structure

15% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing door and hood.

CRASH

Power train

15% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift assembly.

Latches/locks/linkages

13% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing latch and lock.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · 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 →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Geo Metro — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V189001 · Latches/locks/linkages
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 suspension, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Geo Metro have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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