1993 Geo Storm

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1993 Geo Storm
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:37:12.706Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Geo Storm Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1990: 46 complaints 1990 1991: 91 complaints 1991 1992: 79 complaints 1992 1993: 57 complaints 1993 1995: 2 complaints 1995
1993: 57 complaints
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YearComplaints
19890
199046
199191
199279
199357
19952

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 33%

33% of complaints: electrical system — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing module and ignition.

FIRE
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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, 20150610

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 26%

26% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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VEHICLE FIRE, ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT. *AW

NHTSA ODI report, 19941010

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, 20021022

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. TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20021017

AIR BAGS 14%

14% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20030107

IN A HIGH SPEED COLLISION THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK, AND THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950815

Also filed under SEAT BELTS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 7%

7% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing latch.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Geo Storm — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (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.