1999 Geo Metro
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.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1999: 23 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 27 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 51 |
| 1992 | 55 |
| 1993 | 51 |
| 1994 | 69 |
| 1995 | 109 |
| 1996 | 88 |
| 1997 | 63 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
6 of 23 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and constant velocity joint.
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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, 2003-07-29
Also filed under Equipment
Air bags
4 of 23 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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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, 1999-04-13
Also filed under Seats
Airbags should not have gone off at such low speed.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-25
Suspension
4 of 23 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing rear and macpherson strut.
Engine and engine cooling
4 of 23 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
Visibility
3 of 23 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing glass, side/rear and power window devices and controls.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1999 Geo Metro — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 4 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- 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 power train, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Geo Metro have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-08-03 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.