2001 Geo Metro

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2001 Geo Metro
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:47:24.121Z

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.

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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 6
1989: 27 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 51 complaints 1991 1992: 55 complaints 1992 1993: 51 complaints 1993 1994: 69 complaints 1994 1995: 109 complaints 1995 1996: 88 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1997 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 19 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 6
1989: 27 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 51 complaints 1991 1992: 55 complaints 1992 1993: 51 complaints 1993 1994: 69 complaints 1994 1995: 109 complaints 1995 1996: 88 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1997 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 19 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 6

2001: 6 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 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, most commonly citing rear window.

Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle did not have rear defroster. Manufacturer was contacted, consumer was told that was the way the vehicle was manufactured.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-20

The vehicle did not come equipped with a rear defroster.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-05

Service brakes

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

CRASHINJURY

Power train

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Equipment

1 of 6 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.

Air bags

1 of 6 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-06-16

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Geo Metro — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Visibility: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.

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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, 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 2026-08-03 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.