1994 Geo METRO: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
39 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
62,506 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 39 complaints (7.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 12.8% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 5.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.6% |
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 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 3; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 3; Structure:Frame And Members: 3; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 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 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 34 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 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
1995: 19; 1996: 8; 2000: 1; 2001: 3; 2002: 1; 2003: 3; 2004: 1; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2013: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10009279 · 2003-02-25 (February 25, 2003)
CONSUMER NOTICED A BUBBLE IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE REAR LEFT TIRE, AND A SLASH IN THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE. *JB *SCC
Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10009279 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10022044 · 2003-06-02 (June 2, 2003)
WHEN CONSUMER UNLOCKED SEAT BELT IT FLEW OUT OF HER HAND AND SNATCHED BACK. SHE HEARD SOMETHING INSIDE OF THE LOCKING PART, SOUNDED AS IF IT BROKE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10022044 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10042558 · 2003-11-12 (November 12, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE FRAME BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. *AK THE CONSUMER NOTED SHE WAS ALMOST KILLED BY THE DEFLECTING STEEL FROM THE DEFECTIVE FRAME. *PH *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 62,506 miles reported. Look up ODI 10042558 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10061099 · 2004-03-01 (March 1, 2004)
LTR FM SUSAN LEBLANC (WI) RE HER 1994 GM GEO METRO HATCHBACK, THE FRAME OF THE CAR BROKE AWAY FROM THE BODY OF THE CAR, REPLY TO THE JANESVILLE DISTRICT OFFICE, ALL ATTACHMENTS NOT IMAGED FWD TO NVS200. *PH *JB *CB
Owner-reported narrative. 62,506 miles reported. Look up ODI 10061099 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10191898 · 2007-05-29 (May 29, 2007)
SEAT BELT USE FOR PEOPLE OVER SIX FEET TALL. I RECEIVED THROAT INJURIES FROM THE SEAT BELT JUST BY HITTING A BUMP. IF THIS OCCURRED DURING A MINOR ACCIDENT, I WOULD BE DEAD. THE CAR WAS A GEO METRO 1994. THIS ALSO HAPPEN DURING HARD BREAKING. I HAVE SOLD THE CAR BUT STILL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE SHOULDER BELT RAPPING AROUND MY NECK. I HAVE JUST RECEIVED A TICKET FOR WEARING THE SHOULDER STRAP UNDER MY ARM. THE SEAT BELT EXTENDER ARE A POOR DESIGN, AND WILL NOT WORK. I WOULD LIKE A LAW ALLOWING EVERYONE OVER SIX FEET TO BE ABLE TO WEAR A SEAT…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10191898 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10221542 · 2008-03-18 (March 18, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 GEO METRO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE WHEN SHE DROVE OVER A BUMP. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE FRAME WAS CORRODED, AND THE TIRE COULD FALL AT ANY MOMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OLD AND THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP FOR REPAIR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 159,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 159,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10221542 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10551460 · 2013-11-07 (November 7, 2013)
SEVERE CORROSION OF BODY FRAME HARD POINT TO REAR OF LOWER CONTROL ARM OF FRONT SUSPENSION CAUSED BOTH FRONT WHEELS TO SPLAY OUT WITH UNCONTROLLABLE CAMBER AND STEERING. BOTH FRONT TIRES WORE ON INNER HALF OF TIRES ONLY AND VEHICLE REQUIRED HARD LEFT FORCE ON STEERING WHEEL TO CONTROL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 97,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10551460 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480661 · 1995-01-20 (January 20, 1995)
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO LOCK IN POSITION DURING IMPACT, RESULTING IN INJURY.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480661 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.