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#BS-1998-GEOMET-2AC2

1998 Geo Metro

Based on reports from 39 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
39
Crashes
7
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
3
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 39 complaints, 7 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasolineHIGH

5 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline issues — failures commonly reported around 54K miles.

!Inspect the Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac SystemMED
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: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline5 (13%)
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System3 (8%)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer2 (5%)
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal2 (5%)
Structure:body2 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum2 (5%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission2 (5%)
Drivetrain1 (3%)

1998 Geo Metro: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1998 Geo Metro, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 54,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 54K-mile mark.

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System Issues

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1998 Geo Metro, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer Issues

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1998 Geo Metro, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:windshield wiper/washer-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal Issues

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1998 Geo Metro, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal-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 1998 Geo Metro. Recent trend: decreasing.

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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.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 39 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1998 Geo Metro: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Geo Metro?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1998 Geo Metro is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1998 Geo Metro reliable?
The 1998 Geo Metro has 39 complaints, 7 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 1998 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 1998 Geo Metro have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 1998 Geo Metro according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Geo Metro problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 54,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K 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.
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