1993 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
- 57
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
None on file
None on file
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
1993: 57 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
33% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing module and ignition.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1993 Geo Storm. While driving at any speed, the electronic control unit failed and the check engine light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-06-10
Engine and engine cooling
26% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and engine.
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Vehicle fire, attorney for client.
NHTSA ODI report, 1994-10-10
On Sunday, October 13, 2002 my husband was taking our 3 children home and he had only got 1/2 mile from the house and going down the road at 55MPH the car just cut off. Leaving my husband and 15 year old son just sitting in the middle of the road.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-22
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle will shut off causing consumer to pull over and it will be hard to get the vehicle back started. Dealer notified.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-17
Air bags
14% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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Consumer states while driving the vehicle was in a head on accident with another vehicle. Consumer states drivers side air bag did not deploy. Dealer notified.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-07
In a high speed collision the seat belts did not lock, and the drivers air bag did not deploy. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-15
Also filed under Seat belts
Vehicle speed control
9% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.
Latches/locks/linkages
7% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing latch.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1993 Geo Storm — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1993 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 1993 Geo Storm?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 Geo Storm 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.