1995 Geo METRO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
77 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
108,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 77 complaints (18.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 13 | 16.9% |
| Steering behavior | 6 | 7.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 5.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 3.9% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 3.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 14 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 11 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 3 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 14; Structure:Body:Door: 11; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 7; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 5; Air Bags: 4; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers: 3; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing: 2; Seats: 2
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 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 72 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 | 39 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
1995: 39; 1996: 17; 2000: 8; 2001: 2; 2002: 4; 2003: 3; 2004: 1; 2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2009: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 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 10149553 · 2006-02-06 (February 6, 2006)
I HAD 95 GEO METRO, THE DAY I WRECKED IT WAS RAINING. I WAS COMING UPON A CURVE, AND I HIT MY BRAKES. IT HAD ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THEY LOCKED UP, AND THE CAR STARTED SPINNING AROUND. I COULDN'T GET CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE CAR HAD TURNED ON ITS TOP IN A COVERT. MY 15 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS IN WITH ME, AND NEITHER AIR BAG HAD CAME OUT LIKE IT WAS SUPPOSE TO. THE WHOLE FRONT GRILL CAME TO REST ACROSS THE ROAD FROM WHERE THE CAR WAS. I LOST THE USE OF THE VEHICLE, BECAUSE IT COULD NOT BE FIXED. THE TOP WAS PUSHED IN, THE WINDSHIELD WAS CR…
Owner-reported narrative. 197,252 miles reported. Look up ODI 10149553 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 479869 · 1995-08-19 (August 19, 1995)
CORRODED BRAKE ROTORS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 479869 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8002407 · 2002-01-17 (January 17, 2002)
WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 5 MPH, ALL STEERING WAS LOST. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT FRONT AXLE HAD DISCONNECTED FROM LEFT SIDE OF TRANSMISSION. *AK THIS WAS DUE TO LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT FAILURE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8002407 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 963050 · 1995-04-03 (April 3, 1995)
THE BOLT WHICH HOLDS STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN BACKED OUT, CAUSING STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN TO DETACH AND DROP INTO DRIVER'S LAP. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 963050 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 742191 · 2001-03-09 (March 9, 2001)
WHERE WIRING HARNESS FOR HEADLIGHT SWITCH PLUGS INTO FUSE BOX BURNT CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO STOP WORKING. MECHANIC TOLD ME HE HAS HAD NUMBER OF THESE AT A COST OF $550 TO REPAIR. I SAY IF THEY KNOW THIS IS A PROBLEM THEY NEED TO RECALL THEM. HEADLIGHT FAILURE AT ANY SPEED I FEEL IS VERY DANGEROUS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 742191 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 867614 · 2000-08-11 (August 11, 2000)
HEADLIGHTS GO OUT. WIRING HARNESS FOR HEADLIGHTS PLUGGED IN THE HEAD DUE TO PIN CONNECTORS BEING TOO SMALL TO HANDLE THE CONNECTION AND STARTED BURNING. COMBINATION SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. PLEASE ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 867614 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 969214 · 1995-07-21 (July 21, 1995)
THE CAR WILL NOT ENGAGE INTO REVERSE. 5SPEED TRANSMISSION. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 969214 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 972120 · 1995-09-18 (September 18, 1995)
THE DOOR LATCHES WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. YOU HAVE TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW TO OPEN THE DOOR. CONSUMER STATES VENT WAS BROKEN, BROKEN STRUT ON REAR PASSENGER SIDE, VEHICLE STALLS BUT NOT ALL THE TIME WHEN AT A STOP AND TRYING TO TURN LEFTWAS ADVISED BY DEALER THAT PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED, AND ALSO BACK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 972120 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 978414 · 1996-01-30 (January 30, 1996)
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM KEEPS SHORTING OUT DEALER REPLACED THE WIRE AND TRANSMISSION HAS NO POWER CAR KEEPS STALLING . TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 978414 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501766 · 1996-02-17 (February 17, 1996)
GAS TANK FILLER NECK FAILED. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501766 at NHTSA ↗