2000 Geo Metro
Only 19 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 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2000: 19 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 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
5 of 19 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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While driving 55 MPH consumer's vehicle collided with another vehicle. Upon impact, frontal air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-27
Consumer states that while at a complete stop the consumer was rear ended at 60-65 MPH and the consumer was pushed into another vehicle and none of the air bags deployed. Contacted dealer…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-09
Electrical system
3 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and 12v/24v/48v battery.
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The window defrost blower motor fails to work after starting the car. Also the rear window electric defrost fails. This could lead to impaired visibility during winter or rain conditions when the windshield fogs or ices up.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-07-08
Vehicle speed control
2 of 19 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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Had rented vehicle from enterprise. Started vehicle & had just shifted into drive with foot on brake and vehicle accelerated without warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-07-26
Suspension
2 of 19 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing rear.
Equipment
2 of 19 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2000 Geo Metro — pre-purchase inspection
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- Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2000 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 2000 Geo Metro?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 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.