MYRModel Year Report

1999 Geo Metro

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1999 Geo Metro
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:37:26.186Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

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

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, 20030729

Also filed under EQUIPMENT

AIR BAGS

4 of 23 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

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

Also filed under SEATS

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

NHTSA ODI report, 19990325

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.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Geo Metro — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (4 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 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.