MYRModel Year Report

1999 Geo Metro

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1999 Geo Metro
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:35:04.697Z

Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Geo Metro Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 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 1999 2000: 19 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001
1999: 23 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

Only 23 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

4 of 23 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE AT A STOP A VEHICLE HIT THE METRO IN THE REAR AND THE METRO WENT FORWARD HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE AT A FRONTAL IMPACT, BUT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990413

AIRBAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE GONE OFF AT SUCH LOW SPEED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990325

POWER TRAIN

3 of 23 total reports mention: power train.

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PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION AND AIR CONDITIONER.*MR *TS. THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED, THE SWITCH THAT WENT FROM LOW SPEED TO HIGH SPEED CONTAINED FREE PLAY AND ONLY WORKED ON HIGH SPEED, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE COMPRESSOR FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030729

VISIBILITY

2 of 23 total reports mention: visibility.

TIRES

2 of 23 total reports mention: tires.

SUSPENSION

2 of 23 total reports mention: suspension.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Geo Metro — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
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 1999 Geo Metro reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Geo Metro?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 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.