1992 Geo METRO: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
41 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
99,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 41 complaints (12.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 4.9% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 4.9% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 4.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.4% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 5 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 4 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 3 |
| Interior Lighting | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 |
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch: 5; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 4; Air Bags:Frontal: 3; Structure:Body:Door: 3; Suspension:Front:Control Arm: 3; Interior Lighting: 2; Power Train: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 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 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 37 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 | 19 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
1995: 19; 1996: 8; 2000: 5; 2001: 4; 2002: 1; 2003: 1; 2004: 2; 2005: 1
Pattern summary
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10040669 · 2003-09-25 (September 25, 2003)
THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT HAS A GUARD THAT PINCHES THE BOTH SIDES OF THE CHILD'S LEGS. THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR THE HARNESS WOULD NOT STAY LATCHED EITHER. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10040669 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10091464 · 2004-09-07 (September 7, 2004)
DUE TO THE SUSPENSION BEING RUSTED, THERE WAS BE ERRATIC STEERING CONTROL. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10091464 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10091953 · 2004-10-06 (October 6, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THE CONTROL ARM HOOKS RUSTED. AS A RESULT, STEERING WAS INOPERABLE. *AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 79,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10091953 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10143349 · 2005-11-21 (November 21, 2005)
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM SUPPORT RUSTED AND COULD POSSIBLY BREAK AND RELEASE THE CONTROL ARM. A LOCAL BODY SHOP SAID THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE CONTROL ARM SUPPORT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 186,945 miles reported. Look up ODI 10143349 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480448 · 1995-01-14 (January 14, 1995)
LUGS DESIGNED TOO SMALL TO BE INSTALLED WITH POWER TOOL, CAUSED THREADS TO CROSS/LUGS TO FAIL. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480448 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481010 · 1995-02-07 (February 7, 1995)
CONVERTIBLE TOP FLEW OPEN, RIPPING OUT BACK WINDOW/BENDING ALL BARS INSIDE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481010 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484627 · 1995-08-01 (August 1, 1995)
SEAT BELT FAILED TO RELEASE DURING AN ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484627 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 488071 · 1995-08-18 (August 18, 1995)
DOME LIGHT SWITCH WIRING AT ROCKER PANEL FAULTY. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 488071 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
93V189001 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
Reported: 1993-11-23 (November 23, 1993)
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.
Consequence: AN IMPROPERLY ENGAGED HOOD LATCH MAY RESULT IN A HOODFLY-UP WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THIS WOULD OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VIEWAND COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗