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1997 GEO Metro Wheels Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 63 total for the year
Median mileage
42,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 1997 GEO Metro, 3% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 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.

“I helped my mother in law purchase a new 1997 Geo Metro from a dealer in 1997. I am dissatified with the quality of the paint job. The paint is wearing off the trunk of the vehicle and appears to also be happening on the hood. In addition the chrome paint has worn off the wheel covers last year. We have maintained this car, washing , waxing etc as we have all our other vehicles so I don't believe improper maintenace is the cause. Is there any financial help available to remedy this problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10052774, filed 2004-01, 42,000 miles

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199723%
199611%
199522%
199457%
199312%
199236%
199112%

Other parts of the 1997 GEO Metro

Engine cooling
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 GEO Metro

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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