MYRModel Year Report

2001 Geo Metro

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2001 Geo Metro
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:34:14.357Z

Only 6 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 6 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, 2001 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 2000: 19 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001
2001: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

3 of 6 total reports mention: visibility.

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VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE REAR DEFROSTER. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT WAS THE WAY THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030620

THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME EQUIPPED WITH A REAR DEFROSTER. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030605

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT HIM OFF. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN, AND LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THEN, HE HIT CENTER DIVIDER. HE WAS INJURED SLIGHLY. HE WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20001109

POWER TRAIN

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train.

EQUIPMENT

1 of 6 total reports mentions: equipment.

AIR BAGS

1 of 6 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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DT: A 2001, GEO, METRO. CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, IT WAS HIT IN THE REAR. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050616

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Geo Metro — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 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 2001 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 2001 Geo Metro?

The most-reported component is visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:rear window, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 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.