Geo Metro

19891997 · 20 configurations

Lowest
28
Average
36
Best
47

The Geo Metro has been tested by the EPA across 20 different configurations spanning model years 1989 through 1997. Over this period, the Metro has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 28 MPG to 47 MPG, with an overall average of 36 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1997
1L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$1,500374440MPG
1997
1.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,150263128MPG
1997
1.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$1,700333935MPG
1996
1L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$1,500374440MPG
1996
1.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,150263128MPG
1996
1.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$1,700333935MPG
1995
1L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$1,500374440MPG
1995
1.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,150263128MPG
1995
1.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$1,700333935MPG
1994
1L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$1,800313533MPG
1994
1L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$1,500384440MPG
1993
1L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$1,800313633MPG
1993
1L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$1,500384440MPG
1992
1L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$1,800313533MPG
1992
1L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$1,500384440MPG
1991
1L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$1,800313533MPG
1991
1L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$1,500374540MPG
1990
1L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$1,800313633MPG
1990
1L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$1,450384541MPG
1989
1L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$1,250435247MPG

Historical Efficiency

1997
40
1996
40
1995
40
1994
40
1993
40
1992
40
1991
40
1990
41
1989
47

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Metro) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Geo Metro. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

1997
1
1995
1
1989
2
Critical
Moderate
Advisory