MYRModel Year Report

1998 Geo Metro

▲ Better than typical
1998 Geo Metro
RENDERED 2026-09-16T03:24:48.787Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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, 1998 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 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 19 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2001
1998: 33 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.

VISIBILITY 21%

21% of complaints: visibility — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and defroster/defogger/hvac system.

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THE HEATER EMITTED A SMELL WHEN IT WAS ON.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030226

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18%

18% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline.

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH
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THE VEHICLE MADE A GRINDING AND CHATTERING NOISE UPON ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CHEVROLET AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030318

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING 15-18 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE HIT A STREET POLE. THE CONSUMER/PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *AK *SC *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20040712

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Geo Metro — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1990 ● 1991 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ◆ 1996 ◆ 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1998 Geo Metro reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1998 Geo Metro is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Geo Metro?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Geo Metro have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-03 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.