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Flxible Metro — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Flxible Metro model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
21
Years to Avoid
1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984
Best Years
1998, 1997, 1996, 1982, 1981, 1980

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Flxible Metro Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984 Flxible Metro are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Flxible Metro, consider the 1998, 1997, 1996, 1982, 1981, 1980 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

21 model years analyzed