1993 Geo METRO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
26 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
146,521 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 26 complaints (11.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 2 | 7.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.8% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 3.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.8% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module | 1 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 |
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 3; Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module: 1; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control: 1; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 24 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
1995: 10; 1996: 7; 2000: 3; 2001: 2; 2002: 1; 2003: 1; 2005: 1; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 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 10441006 · 2011-12-22 (December 22, 2011)
THE LEFT FRONT A FRAME ROTTED OUT. I LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 180,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10441006 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 785145 · 2000-12-21 (December 21, 2000)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 785145 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 959477 · 1995-02-02 (February 2, 1995)
5 SPD-TRANSMISSION; SPEED 42 MPH ATTEMPTING TO DOWN SHIFT, DRIVER HAD DIFFICULTY. DRIVER LOST CONTROL SPINNING OUT. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959477 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 969934 · 1995-08-07 (August 7, 1995)
WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS RUNNING, BRAKES DON'T SEEM TO BE VERY RESPONSIVE, ESPECIALLY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC; CAUSED ACCIDENT;HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AT STANDSTILL.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 969934 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 967292 · 1995-06-20 (June 20, 1995)
SOMETIMES WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED THE BATTERY IS DEAD AND WHEN YOU GET OUT OF THE CAR YOU ALWAYS GET A SHOCK. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 967292 at NHTSA ↗