1995 Geo Metro reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1995 Geo Metro — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 132
- on record
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- 25 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 54 reported crashes · 48 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,500
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Geo median
+16
median 116 across 7 Geo records
Vs 1993-1997
-101
median 233 complaints in 509 records
Top component share
24%
Air Bags: 32 complaints
What owners report fails — 1995 Geo Metro
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 25
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR 14
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH 9
- AIR BAGS 7
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 5
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 1995 Geo Metro
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1995 Geo Metro units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Geo Metro reliable?
NHTSA has 132 consumer complaints on record for the 1995 Geo Metro. The most-reported problem area is air bags:frontal (25 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1995 Geo Metro units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Geo Metro?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags:frontal (25), structure:body:door (14), latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch (9), air bags (7). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 1995 Geo Metro?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.