Geo · Metro · 1993
1
Recall
51
Complaints
N/A
NCAP overall
The 1993 Geo Metro has 1 recall and 51 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most frequent stored component label: structure (11 reports).
Stored NHTSA configuration: 1993 Geo Metro 2-DR. HB. NCAP Vehicle ID: 3215
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
Source: NHTSA Public Records
NHTSA source checks for this vehicle year
Checks are recorded separately for each dataset, not for the whole page. Dates use UTC. A missing check date does not mean no records exist.
Vehicle import recorded: Sep 11, 2026. This is the stored import date, not confirmation that every source was successfully refreshed.
The 1993 Geo Metro page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is an older model year, the complaint history often reflects a longer ownership window and multiple maintenance stages. That makes pattern-reading more useful than a one-number comparison against a much newer vehicle. On this page, the most frequent complete stored component label is structure with 11 reported complaints.
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
Stored NHTSA configuration: 1993 Geo Metro 2-DR. HB. NCAP Vehicle ID: 3215
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
No overall score is available in our current dataset. The individual results below are not a combined safety rating; compare vehicles within the same test program and model year.
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
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Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Rollover Resistance
No rollover risk estimate available in this dataset
Safety Features
MISLOCATED ATTACHING SPOT WELDS OF THE HOOD STRIKER ASSEMBLY CAUSE CRACKS TO START ON THE HOOD INNER PANEL. IF CRACKS OCCUR, THE HOOD STRIKER ASSEMBLY MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE HOOD LATCH WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.
Remedy Status
GM DEALERS WILL (A) INSTALL TWO BOLTS AND NUTS TO SECURE THE STRIKER ASSEMBLY TO THE HOOD INNER PANEL, AND (B) ENSURE THAT THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY FASTENERS ARE PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
THE LEFT FRONT A FRAME ROTTED OUT. I LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. *TR
DT: CONSUMER STATES HE FOUND A RECALL ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE, #93V189001. THE HOOD FLEW UP AND OFF, HITTING THE ROOF AND DAMAGED THE HOOD. HE WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. THERE WAS NO WARNING; IT HAD BEEN ABOUT A WEEK SINCE THE HOOD WAS OPENED. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS OU...
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FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF. SPRING CAME OUT OF HANDLE. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HOOD STARTED LIFTING UP. ABOUT THREE SECONDS LATER, HOOD CAME OFF, AND HIT TOP OF WINDSHIELD AND ROOF OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
DURING A FRONT END COLLISION THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT DID NOT PROVIDE CONSUMER WITH PROTECTION RESULTING IN AN INJURY, CONSUMER STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL. *SLC
CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HIT A DEER AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY UPON COLLISION. TS
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
HOOD BLEW COMPLETELY OFF GOING 55 MPH, BREAKING WINDSHIELD, AND DAMAGING TOP OF CAR. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH AND DUE TO CRACKS WITHIN THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY, THE HOOD FLEW UP, CRACKING THE WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL AND BRING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK
PASSENGER'S SIDE AND DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLES BROKE FROM THE INSIDE, CAUSING CONSUMERS TO GET LOCKED IN VEHICLE. AS SOON AS CONSUMER STARTED TO DRIVE DOORS IMMETEALLY LOCKED. *AK
Showing 10 recent complaints from 51 total
View Full Complaint LogThe strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 1993 Geo models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
The 1993 Geo Metro has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 51 owner-reported complaints for the 1993 Geo Metro.
An overall NHTSA safety rating is not available in our current dataset for the 1993 Geo Metro. Individual crash-test results may still be available.
The most frequent complete stored component labels for the 1993 Geo Metro are structure (11 reports), latches/locks/linkages (8 reports), air bags (3 reports). These are exact-label counts, not broader component-group totals or confirmed defects.
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 1993 Geo Metro. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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This page summarizes publicly available data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA by vehicle owners and do not by themselves prove defect severity or vehicle safety. Safety ratings may not be available for all vehicle-years. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. For official information, visit the official NHTSA page for this vehicle.