MYRModel Year Report

1996 Geo Metro

◆ Worse than typical
1996 Geo Metro
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:47:19.723Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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, 1996 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 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
1996: 88 complaints
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YearComplaints
19860
19870
19880
198927
199039
199150
199254
199350
199468
1995109
199688
199763
199833
199923
200019
20016

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 23%

23% of complaints: air bags — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960205

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SEATS 6%

6% of complaints: seats — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
TIRES 5%

5% of complaints: tires — 4 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 5%

5% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE WENT OFF ROAD INTO GRAVEL/CAUSING ACCIDENT/ROLLOVER. *DSH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960201

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 1996 — complaint volume: 88

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Geo Metro — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 1990 ● 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ◆ 1994 ● 1997

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Geo Metro reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Geo Metro is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Geo Metro?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Geo Metro have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.