Most common 1995 Geo Metro problems
Share of the 109 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Geo Metro complaints by model year
Best Metro years: 2001, 2000, 1999. Years to avoid: 1995, 1996, 1997. Compare all years →
1995 Geo Metro recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
The rear brake drums were not correctly machined. As the vehicle is driven, loss of wheel clamp load can result from this condition. Once clamp load is lost, all tire loads are directly taken by the wheel studs. This loading can cause fatigue failure of the wheel studs.
Remedy: Replace rear brake drums.
What 1995 Geo Metro owners say
Air bags all 29 →
I had 95 Geo Metro, the day I wrecked it was raining. I was coming upon a curve, and I hit my brakes. It had anti lock brakes. They locked up, and the car started spinning around. I couldn't get control of the vehicle, and the car had turned on its top in a covert. My 15 year old daughter was in with me, and neither air bag had came out like it was suppose to. The whole front grill came to rest across the road from where the car was. I lost the use of the vehicle, because it could not be fixed. The top was pushed in, the windshield was cracked, and the front grill was off. The rear passenger tire is pushed toward the rear passenger door. The law had came out, and I don't know if he filed a report. He had asked if I was going to report it to the insurance company, and I replied no. There were no other vehicles involved, and as for us we seemed alright just bruised and sore all over. …
Owner states while driving 45 MPH she heard a noise and vehicle started to fishtail. She notes that vehicle was thrown across the interstate and she was hurt. Owner also notes that the rear right tire had been replaced with brand new tires and she still had tire problems. In addition, airbags did not deploy.
Body & structure
The dash in my 1995 Geo Metro is disintegrating in small particles that blow into my face while driving and is particularly aggravating when the heater or air condition are on. I complained as early as 1998 to no avail. I can furnish pictures showing how serious this is. Everyone says they have never seen anything like this. Can you help! Dates are approximate.
The door latches will not open from the inside. You have to roll down the window to open the door. Consumer states vent was broken, broken strut on rear passenger side, vehicle stalls but not all the time when at a stop and trying to turn leftwas advised by dealer that problem could not be duplicated, and also back door will not open.
Brakes
I had 95 Geo Metro, the day I wrecked it was raining. I was coming upon a curve, and I hit my brakes. It had anti lock brakes. They locked up, and the car started spinning around. I couldn't get control of the vehicle, and the car had turned on its top in a covert. My 15 year old daughter was in with me, and neither air bag had came out like it was suppose to. The whole front grill came to rest across the road from where the car was. I lost the use of the vehicle, because it could not be fixed. The top was pushed in, the windshield was cracked, and the front grill was off. The rear passenger tire is pushed toward the rear passenger door. The law had came out, and I don't know if he filed a report. He had asked if I was going to report it to the insurance company, and I replied no. There were no other vehicles involved, and as for us we seemed alright just bruised and sore all over. …
Brake pedal becomes very hard upon depressing the brake pedal due to the front brakes locking up, resulting in extended stopping distance /brakes fade away. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the front calipers. Problem still occurs.
1995 Geo Metro engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0L 3-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 37 / 44 / 40 |
| 1.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 33 / 39 / 35 |
| 1.3L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 26 / 31 / 28 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Geo Metro a good car?
Based on 109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Metro rates avoid: 3.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the Metro at the same age. It is one of the Metro years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Geo Metro?
The air bags — 29 complaints, 27% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the body & structure (15) and brakes (13).
How many recalls does the 1995 Geo Metro have?
There is 1 recall for the 1995 Geo Metro, the most recent from October 26, 1994 (drum). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Geo Metro?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2001, 2000 and 1999. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1995, 1996 and 1997. See the full Geo Metro years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Geo Metro problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 108,000 miles; 20% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.