1998 Geo Metro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Metro years
- Fewer complaints than other years 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Geo Metro. That ranks 4th out of 7 Metro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (6 complaints, 18%), typically at around 33,110 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 33owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Geo Metro problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 18% | 33,110 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 12% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 9% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Geo Metro recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Geo Metro.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The headlights do not aim correctly. After a few frustrating attempts to adjust my headlights i realized they entire assembly raises up at high speeds and needs to be manually manipulated (kicked) back in to place where it remains until the next trip which requires speeds above 55 mph. The…
While driving 15-18 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck and the vehicle hit a street pole. The consumer/passenger sustained minor injuries. *ak *sc *jb
This problem exists every time the car is driven. After driving the car with various drive times, stopping and allowing the car to sit for approx 25-30 mins then trying to drive the car again it stalls out and dies in 2-7 of driving. In most case the car has died in the middle of intersections and…
The brakes on my metro has been fixed 5 times since i bought it, i bought it brand new. 5 times in 5 years. *ak
The vehicle made a grinding and chattering noise upon acceleration. The consumer took the vehicle to chevrolet and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. *nlm
Other Geo Metro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Metro | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 Metro | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 Metro | 23 | 0 |
| 1998 | 33 | 0 |
| 1997 Metro | 63 | 1 |
| 1996 Metro | 88 | 0 |
| 1995 Metro | 109 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Geo Metro?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, visibility, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Geo Metro?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Geo Metro a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Metro model years, the 1998 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.