1994 GEO Metro Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 12%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- 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 1994 GEO Metro, 12% of the 68 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving vehicle hood released from latch and flew up and smashed driver's and passenger's front windshield. Consumer was able to keep control of vehicle. Consumer has contacted dealer, and dealer has not found a remedy. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #891666, filed 2001-06“The metal attachment on the underside of the hood that locks into the hood latch is ripping loose from the hood. The problem has been reported to the dealership. The dealership would not repair the problem because of liability. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #850680, filed 1999-10“Rear driver's and passenger's door locks are inoperable. Passengers cannot enter or exit the vehicle from the rear doors. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #842051, filed 1999-07“When driving at 55 MPH wind was blowing hard tracker trailer went by when the hood latch broke off. The latch blew off, cracking the windshield of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #813835, filed 1997-07Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 GEO Metro
16 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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.
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