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#BS-1989-FLXMET-71B2

1989 Flxible Metro

Based on reports from 1 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
7
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 1 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 7 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latchHIGH

1 owners reported latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch issues.

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch1 (100%)

1989 Flxible Metro: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch Issues

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch complaints account for 100% of all reports filed for the 1989 Flxible Metro, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

89V040000Sep 1989

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

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

89V172000Jan 1991

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

THE AIR LINES TO THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE CHAMBER CAN BE PINCHED BY THE AUXILIARY HEATER CABINET IF THE AIR IN THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM BLEEDS OUT WHEN A LEAK DEVELOPS OR THE ENGINE HAS NOT BEEN RUN FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.

89V186000Dec 1989

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

THE CLAMP LOAD MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE ON THE MATING STEERING BOX SPLINES DUE TO MANUFACTURING TOLERANCES AND/OR THE PINCH BOLT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY TORQUED.

90V085000Jan 1991

VISIBILITY

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

90V150000Dec 1990

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

WITH APPROXIMATELY TWO THREADS ENGAGEMENT OF STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT WITH STEERING SHAFT, THE STEERING WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN IF NUT LOOSENS AND FALLS OFF.

+ 2 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1989 Flxible Metro: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1989 Flxible Metro?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1989 Flxible Metro is related to the latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1989 Flxible Metro reliable?
The 1989 Flxible Metro has 1 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 1989 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 1989 Flxible Metro have any recalls?
Yes, the 1989 Flxible Metro has 7 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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