MYRModel Year Report

1993 Geo Metro

● Typical for this model
1993 Geo Metro
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:47:35.918Z

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, 1993 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 1993 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
1993: 50 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 16%

16% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 8 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

DT: CONSUMER STATES HE FOUND A RECALL ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE, #93V189001. THE HOOD FLEW UP AND OFF, HITTING THE ROOF AND DAMAGED THE HOOD. HE WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. THERE WAS NO WARNING; IT HAD BEEN ABOUT A WEEK SINCE THE HOOD WAS OPENED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050711

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 5 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 6%

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

INJURY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 4%

4% of complaints: exterior lighting — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

1993 Geo Metro — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure 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 1993 Geo Metro reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Geo Metro is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Geo Metro?

The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 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.