MYRModel Year Report

1995 Geo Metro

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1995 Geo Metro
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:37:10.574Z

This year had more than double the complaints 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
109
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 109 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 1993: 51 complaints 1993 1994: 69 complaints 1994 1995: 109 complaints 1995 109 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 1993: 51 complaints 1993 1994: 69 complaints 1994 1995: 109 complaints 1995 109 1996: 88 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1997 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 19 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001

1995: 109 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.

Air bags

27% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

While driving at 20 MPH vehicle was involved in a head on collision, and airbag did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-23

My Geo Metro went down a hill flipped a couple of times and hit a tree. Neither air bag ever came out.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-03

Driving 20MPH brakes failed causing frontend collision. Airbag did not deploy. Injuries received. Please describe details. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-04

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Structure

14% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing door and frame and members.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The dash in my 1995 Geo Metro is disintegrating in small particles that blow into my face while driving and is particularly aggravating when the heater or air condition are on. I complained as early as 1998 to no avail.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-02

Service brakes

12% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Latches/locks/linkages

9% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing latch.

Seats

6% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing head restraint and recliner.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1994-11-11Service brakes, hydraulic94V213000 The rear brake drums were not correctly machined. As the vehicle is driven, loss of wheel clamp load can result from this condition. Once clamp load is lost, all tire loads are directly taken by the…

    Remedy: Replace rear brake drums.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. ▮
    1995Complaint volume 109 complaints filed for this model year.

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Geo Metro — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 29 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 13 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V213000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Geo Metro reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Geo Metro is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Geo Metro?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 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.