1992 Geo Storm
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 79
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 1992
None on file
28% of complaints
Complaints per year
1992: 79 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 46 |
| 1991 | 91 |
| 1992 | 79 |
| 1993 | 57 |
| 1995 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
28% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing module and ignition.
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Rpms rev up and down... Car dies...
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-26
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Engine and engine cooling
24% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and exhaust system.
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After I purchased this car on approx.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-11
Air bags
20% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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No deployment of airbag during collision, resulting in injury.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-18
No deployment of driver's air bag during accident, resulting in injury. "Dup: see 956482".
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-02
Head on collision and the drivers side airbag did not deploy, resulting in an injury. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-20
Vehicle speed control
14% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing cruise control.
Power train
8% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and constant velocity joint.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1992-07-16Air bags92V091001 The steering wheel center hub can fracture during certain frontal and near frontal vehicle collisions.
Remedy: A steering wheel reinforcement plate and nut will be added to the steering wheel hub.
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Geo Storm — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 16 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 92V091001 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 1992 Geo Storm 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 1992 Geo Storm?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 Geo Storm have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-08-03 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.