What is the fuel economy of a 1990 Geo Metro?

EPA figures for the 1990 Geo Metro reach 41 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1990 Geo Metro?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1990 Geo Metro. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1990 Geo Metro?

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA for the 1990 Geo Metro, most often about: Latches/locks/linkages, Seat Belts, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Geo · 1990

1990 Geo Metro

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 41 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.0L 3-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	31	36	33	269
1.0L 3-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	38	45	41	217

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 93V189001

MISLOCATED ATTACHING SPOT WELDS OF THE HOOD STRIKER ASSEMBLY CAUSE CRACKS TO START ON THE HOOD INNER PANEL. IF CRACKS OCCUR, THE HOOD STRIKER ASSEMBLY MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE HOOD LATCH WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.

Campaign 95V103007

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

31 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Latches/locks/linkages 11 Seat Belts 6 Engine And Engine Cooling 4

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.