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#BS-1991-GEOMET-2AC2

1991 Geo Metro

Based on reports from 65 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
65
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
2
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 65 complaints, 7 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.7x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

vehicle does not heat up properly

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

stalls when ac is on

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

high pitched sound when starting with no turn-over

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

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

12 owners reported latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch issues — failures commonly reported around 72K miles.

!Inspect the Seat Belts:front:buckle AssemblyMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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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 (12 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch12 (18%)
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly9 (14%)
Seats:front Assembly:recliner3 (5%)
Seat Belts:front:retractor3 (5%)
Air Bags:frontal3 (5%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor2 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline2 (3%)
Structure:body:hood2 (3%)

1991 Geo Metro: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch Issues

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 1991 Geo Metro, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 71,800 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 72K-mile mark.

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly Issues

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1991 Geo Metro, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:buckle assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seats:front Assembly:recliner Issues

Seats:front Assembly:recliner complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1991 Geo Metro, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats:front assembly:recliner-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front:retractor Issues

Seat Belts:front:retractor complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1991 Geo Metro, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:retractor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

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

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Geo Metro. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

93V189001Dec 1993

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

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.

95V103007May 1996

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Geo Metro is the 1995 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1991 Geo Metro vs. Class Average (Two Seaters)

This vehicle

65

Class avg

24

2.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical two seaters vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 65 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Geo Metro Model Years

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1991 Geo Metro: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Geo Metro?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Geo Metro is related to the latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch, with 12 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Geo Metro reliable?
The 1991 Geo Metro has 65 complaints, 7 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.7x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1991 Geo 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 1991 Geo Metro have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Geo Metro has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Geo Metro problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 71,800 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
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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