1993 GEO Metro Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 16%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,042miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1993 GEO Metro, 16% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,042 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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: consumer states he found a recall on the NHTSA website, #93v189001. The hood flew up and off, hitting the roof and damaged the hood. He was going approximately 40 MPH. There was no warning; it had been about a week since the hood was opened. The dealership said it was out of warranty and he would have to pay for it himself and the VIN was not part of the recall. There is a case file number,1-348-257471. There was almost a accident and there was not a police report.”
NHTSA complaint #10128334, filed 2005-07, 113,042 miles“While driving at 70 MPH and due to cracks within the hood latch assembly, the hood flew up, cracking the windshield. Consumer was able to keep the vehicle under control and bring the vehicle to a complete stop.”
NHTSA complaint #851923, filed 1999-10“While driving the vehicle about (50-55) MPH the hood popped open from the front and flew back and broke the hinges. Prior to recall, vehicle not repaired at this time. (93v-189.001).”
NHTSA complaint #808967, filed 1997-04Related recalls
- 93V189001Nov 23, 1993Mislocated attaching spot welds of the hood striker assembly cause cracks to start on the hood inner panel. If cracks occur, the hood striker assembly may not…Covers: GEO Metro 1989–1993
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 GEO Metro
12 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 GEO Metro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology