1992 GEO Metro Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 17%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 1992 GEO Metro, 17% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the contact stated the passenger side control arm support rusted and could possibly break and release the control arm. A local body shop said they would have to replace control arm support. The vehicle has not been repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10143349, filed 2005-11, 186,945 miles“While driving at any speed, the front end of the vehicle became uncontrollable. It was discovered the control arm hooks rusted. As a result, steering was inoperable.”
NHTSA complaint #10091953, filed 2004-10, 79,000 miles“Front end broke apart while stopping at a traffic light. Consumer was unable to move vehicle. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #895452, filed 2001-08“While turning into driveway at approx. 5mph, the bolt which held ball joint broke, caused axel to detach, transmission fluid to leak out and right front fell off, hitting right front fender”
NHTSA complaint #802167, filed 1996-09Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 GEO Metro
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 GEO Metro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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