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1989 Geo METRO problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

21 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

68,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1989 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 21 complaints (23.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Engine operation29.5%
Braking behavior14.8%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
5
Structure:Body:Hood
3
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
2
Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear
2
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
1
Fuel System, Gasoline
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch5
Structure:Body:Hood3
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner2
Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear2
Electrical System:Ignition:Module1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine1
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch1
Fuel System, Gasoline1

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch: 5; Structure:Body:Hood: 3; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 2; Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear: 2; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
1
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9991
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1995
10
1996
9
2001
1
2004
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
199510
19969
20011
20041

1995: 10; 1996: 9; 2001: 1; 2004: 1

Pattern summary

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10069031 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)

1. HOOD FLEW UP ON FREEWAY AND SHATTERD WINDSHIELD AND DAMAGE HOOD BEYOND REPAIR. 2.FUEL SYSTEM THE CAR WOULD STALL 3. WOULD WEAR OUT BRAKE PADS UNEVENLY AND SCAR ROTERS

Owner-reported narrative. 68,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10069031 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 976025 · 1995-12-01 (December 1, 1995)

COMPUTER BOX MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO STALL/STOP WITH NO WARNING. PROBLEM REOCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 976025 at NHTSA ↗