1998 GEO Metro Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 GEO Metro, 9% of the 33 complaints for this model year.
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 would hear a popping sound coming from the rear structure of vehicle. Had taken vehicle to dealer & mechanic had duplicated the noise, but could not find the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #846053, filed 1999-08“Roof of vehicle on inside has burned marks. Had been painted over by dealer. Burned marks (headliner) have since reappeared. Owner feels its the electrical wires causing the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #845740, filed 1999-08Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 11% |
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 9% |
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 15 | 14% |
| 1994 | 7 | 10% |
| 1993 | 12 | 24% |
| 1992 | 7 | 13% |
| 1991 | 5 | 10% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 8 | 30% |
Other parts of the 1998 GEO Metro
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 GEO Metro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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