2000 Geo Metro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Metro years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Geo Metro. That ranks 6th out of 7 Metro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (5 complaints, 26%), typically at around 35,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 19owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | 26% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Geo Metro recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on a rain slicked road, the vehicle hydroplaned into the rear of another vehicle and the airbags did not deploy. There was pre braking prior to the impact. The contact was wearing a seatbelt, but no injuries were sustained. There was moderate damage to…
Regular driving wheel came off...rear. *nm
Regular driving wheel came off...rear i bought this car from my son that owned it 2 yrs. From 37000 mi...it now has 52000. The wheel falling off happened to my son. The car now needs rear wheel bearing assembly...nothing to do with wheel falling off...normal wear. This vehicle has the rear wheel…
The window defrost blower motor fails to work after starting the car. Also the rear window electric defrost fails. This could lead to impaired visibility during winter or rain conditions when the windshield fogs or ices up. There is an apparent short in the ignition switch causing this. After…
While driving 55 mph consumer's vehicle collided with another vehicle. Upon impact, frontal air bags failed to deploy. *ak
Other Geo Metro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Metro | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 Metro | 23 | 0 |
| 1998 Metro | 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 2000 Geo Metro?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Geo Metro?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.