Buick Encore GX vs GEO Metro
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Buick Encore GX | GEO Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 325 | 805 |
| Model years covered | 2020–2026 | 1989–2001 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2000 |
| Crashes reported | 10 | 160 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 12 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 121 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.5% | 36.8% |
Buick Encore GX by year
What breaks
Electrical System
56
17.2%
Engine & Cooling
51
15.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
47
14.5%
Other & Unspecified
45
13.8%
Brakes
36
11.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
19
5.8%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
17
5.2%
Steering
10
3.1%
GEO Metro by year
What breaks
Airbags
95
11.8%
Seat Belts
75
9.3%
Doors, Latches & Locks
75
9.3%
Body & Structure
72
8.9%
Engine & Cooling
71
8.8%
Brakes
66
8.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
52
6.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
45
5.6%