MYRModel Year Report

1993 Geo Metro

● Typical for this model
1993 Geo Metro
RENDERED 2026-09-16T06:24:42.552Z

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. 1989: 27 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 51 complaints 1991 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
1993: 51 complaints
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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.

STRUCTURE 24%

24% of complaints: structure — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and hood.

INJURY
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 16%

16% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing latch.

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and fuses and circuit breakers.

SEAT BELTS 6%

6% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing anchorage.

INJURY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 6%

6% of complaints: exterior lighting — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights and tail lights.

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 structure issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system 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 structure, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 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.