Equal-exposure complaint evidence and changes in the reported problem mix
1996 vs 1997 GEO METRO
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Share shifts show how a vehicle's problem mix changed. They do not measure reliability, and complaint counts are not normalized for sales volume.
First 359 months on market for each model year
Exposure window calculated through Aug 22, 2026
Age-matched reports
▼ 30.2% fewer reports in the equal exposure window
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Component share shift
Bars start at the neutral midpoint. Left means a smaller share; right means a larger share.
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| Component | 1996 share | 1997 share | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 30.2% | 11.7% | ▼ 18.6 pts smaller share |
| POWER TRAIN | 3.5% | 16.7% | ▲ 13.2 pts larger share |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11.6% | 1.7% | ▼ 10.0 pts smaller share |
| ENGINE | 9.3% | 16.7% | ▲ 7.4 pts larger share |
| FUEL SYSTEM | not reported | 6.7% | ▲ 6.7 pts larger share |
| WHEELS | not reported | 3.3% | ▲ 3.3 pts larger share |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4.7% | 1.7% | ▼ 3.0 pts smaller share |
| TIRES | 4.7% | 1.7% | ▼ 3.0 pts smaller share |
| STEERING | 1.2% | 3.3% | ▲ 2.2 pts larger share |
| SEAT BELTS | 3.5% | 5.0% | ▲ 1.5 pts larger share |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7.0% | 8.3% | ▲ 1.4 pts larger share |
| SUSPENSION | 2.3% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.7 pts smaller share |
| STRUCTURE | 2.3% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.7 pts smaller share |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2.3% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.7 pts smaller share |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4.7% | 5.0% | ▲ 0.4 pts larger share |
| VISIBILITY | 3.5% | 3.3% | ▼ 0.2 pts smaller share |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 76.7% | 85.0% | ▲ 8.3 pts larger share |
recalls · none on file
Recall campaigns
1996 0
Campaign components: not reported
1997 0
Campaign components: not reported
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Safety signals
- ◆ Fires
- 5 → 2
- ◆ Injuries
- 26 → 11