1997 GEO Metro Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 1997 GEO Metro, 6% of the 63 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“I wouldn't recommend the car, in fact I would discourage people from purchasing the car and I have. My daughter was in critical condition and seriously injured because of the seat breaking.”
NHTSA complaint #709290, filed 1999-07“To avoid an accident consumer pressed on the brakes, and driver's side seat jerked out of position, and caused consumer to fall against steering wheel. Consumer sustained fractured ribs and a concussion due to her head hitting against front glass. Vehicle was only going 5 MPH, and just entering an intersection from a red stop light when incident occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #861923, filed 2000-05“Seat back collapsed when vehicle was rear ended vehicle at a stop light, consumer recieved spaines to ankles, knees, wrist, elbows and also neck and back injuries. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #547832, filed 1999-08Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 6 | 7% |
| 1995 | 7 | 6% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1991 | 4 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1997 GEO Metro
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 GEO Metro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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