MYRModel Year Report

1995 Geo Metro

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1995 Geo Metro
RENDERED 2026-09-16T13:21:29.510Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Geo Metro Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 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
1995: 109 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.

AIR BAGS 27%

27% of complaints: air bags — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION, AND AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030923

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, 20030403

DRIVING 20MPH BRAKES FAILED CAUSING FRONTEND COLLISION. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. INJURIES RECEIVED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950404

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

STRUCTURE 14%

14% of complaints: structure — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and frame and members.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20030302

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 9%

9% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing latch.

SEATS 6%

6% of complaints: seats — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing head restraint and recliner.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19941111 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 W

Remedy: REPLACE REAR BRAKE DRUMS.

Campaign 94V213000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 109

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Geo Metro — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V213000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 1990 ● 1991

WORST YEARS

◆ 1996 ◆ 1994 ● 1997

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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.