The left front a frame rotted out. I lost control of the steering.
The worst 1993 Geo Metro problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Body12
- Locks8
- Airbags3
- Electrical3
- Engine3
- Lights3
- Seat belts3
- Seats3
- Visibility3
- Brakes2
- Acceleration1
- Fuel system1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Geo Metro
Recalls 1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 93V189001 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Geo Metro 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1993 Geo Metro fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0L 3‑cyl | FWD | 28-43 | 34-52 | 30-47 |
What 1993 Geo Metro owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt: consumer states he found a recall on the federal safety agency website, #93v189001. The hood flew up and off, hitting the roof and damaged the hood. He was going approximately 40 MPH. There was no warning; it had been about a week since the hood was opened. The dealership said it was out of warranty and he would have to pay for it himself and the VIN was not part of the recall. There is a case file number,1-348-257471. There was almost a accident and there was not a police report.
Consumer stated that she hit a deer and the air bags didn't deploy upon collision. Ts
Front passenger's door handle broke off. Spring came out of handle. Dealer contacted. Please add VIN.
While driving the left front tire blewout causing the vehicle to veer off the roadway, hit an offramp median and become airborn approximately 30 feet, the vehicle then struck a tree before coming to a stop, the driver sustained injuries to the neck, brain, and leg (3rd degree burns) (goodyear tire). Nlm
Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and hood started lifting up. About three seconds later, hood came off, and hit top of windshield and roof of vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.
During a front end collision the seat belt restraint did not provide consumer with protection resulting in an injury, consumer struck the steering wheel.
I was charged $186.00 to replace the seat belt. I was told it is not warranted.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Hood blew completely off going 55 MPH, breaking windshield, and damaging top of car.
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Questions about the 1993 Geo Metro
Is the 1993 Geo Metro reliable?
Owners have filed 50 complaints about the 1993 Geo Metro, 8.3 times a typical Metro model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Geo Metro?
Body and structure, with 12 complaints. Next is locks (8).
How many recalls does the 1993 Geo Metro have?
1 recall, covering latches/locks/linkages.
What year does the Geo Metro have the most body problems?
The Geo Metro model years with the most body complaints are 1995 (15 complaints) and 1993 (12 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1993 Geo Metro get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Geo Metro range from 30 to 47 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.0L 3-cyl, FWD) gets 28-43 city and 34-52 highway.
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