Geo Metro — YEARS TO AVOID
Data updated 2026-08-02. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.
Avoid: 1995 · Best bets: 1998, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1992, 1997
COMPLAINT HISTORY
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 27 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 50 |
| 1992 | 54 |
| 1993 | 50 |
| 1994 | 68 |
| 1995 | 109 |
| 1996 | 88 |
| 1997 | 63 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 6 |
EVERY YEAR, RANKED
| Year | Ranking | Complaints | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Not enough data | 6 | Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 2000 | Not enough data | 19 | Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1999 | Not enough data | 23 | Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1998 | Recommended | 33 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 1997 | Recommended | 63 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 1996 | Caution | 88 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 1995 | Avoid | 109 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 1994 | Caution | 68 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 1993 | Recommended | 50 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 1992 | Recommended | 54 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 1991 | Recommended | 50 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 1990 | Recommended | 39 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 1989 | Not enough data | 27 | Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1988 | Not enough data | 0 | Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1987 | Not enough data | 0 | Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1986 | Not enough data | 0 | Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |