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#BS-1987-FLXMET-71B2

1987 Flxible Metro

Based on reports from 0 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
6
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 0 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 6 recalls.

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

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$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX
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Owner Intelligence

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Recall History (6 recalls)

87V066000Aug 1987

STEERING:COLUMN

AN INCORRECT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO RETAIN THE TILT STEERING COLUMN PIVOT BUSHINGS.

87V068000Sep 1987

STEERING:COLUMN

STEERING COLUMN LOWER SHAFT MAY BE TOO LONG ALLOWING EXCESSIVE THRUST LOAD TO BE APPLIED TO UPPER HOUSING BEARINGS AND STEERING TRANSFER BOX BEARINGS.

88V079000Sep 1988

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

DUE TO INCREASED BULB LOAD ON THE FLASHER, WHEN OPERATED IN HAZARD MODE, FLASHER DID NOT MEET PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108.

89V040000Sep 1989

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

THE ENTRANCE DOOR EMERGENCY RELEASE MECHANISM MAY EXCEED THE 20 LB. FORCE ALLOWED BY FMVSS 217.

90V085000Jan 1991

VISIBILITY

WINDOW INSERT IN DRIVER'S BARRIER ENCLOSURE WAS NOT MARKED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FMVSS 205.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 0 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1987 Flxible Metro: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Flxible Metro?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1987 Flxible Metro has 0 total complaints on file.
Is the 1987 Flxible Metro reliable?
The 1987 Flxible Metro has 0 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1987 Flxible Metro problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1987 Flxible Metro have any recalls?
Yes, the 1987 Flxible Metro has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Flxible Metro problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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