1999 Geo Metro Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 Geo Metro. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Window gaskets or door water seals are failing on all 4 doors. Both front door locks are frozen; both front door handles are beginning to freeze; rear driver door lock and door handle is beginning to freeze; rear passenger door lock is beginning to freeze. Front passenger door has been frozen to…”
“Window gaskets or door water seals are failing on all 4 doors. Both front door locks are frozen; both front door handles are beginning to freeze; rear driver door lock and door handle is beginning to freeze; rear passenger door lock is beginning to freeze. Front passenger door has been frozen to…”
“Problems with transmission and air conditioner.*mr *ts. The air conditioner failed, the switch that went from low speed to high speed contained free play and only worked on high speed, the consumer was told the compressor failed. The consumer believed the was a defect with the transmission to fail…”
“Problems with transmission and air conditioner.*mr *ts. The air conditioner failed, the switch that went from low speed to high speed contained free play and only worked on high speed, the consumer was told the compressor failed. The consumer believed the was a defect with the transmission to fail…”
“The passenger front and back seat belts did not retract after the buckle was released, the belts hung loose along side. (lock mechanism broke) dealer has been notified. *ts *jb”
“Head-on impact- airbags failed to deploy-police at scene noted the bags should have deployed - the car was totaled by the impact. *ak”
“Head-on impact- airbags failed to deploy-police at scene noted the bags should have deployed - the car was totaled by the impact. *ak”
“The car was parked. I opened the door and the wind took it opening it past it's designed maximun. I was able to reclose the door with one hand, so the wind was not that strong. I feel the damage that occurred was excessive for a safely constructed vehicle. The parts that were designed to give way…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Geo Metro as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.