Dodge Colt 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 | Dodge Colt | GEO Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 328 | 805 |
| Model years covered | 1982–1996 | 1989–2001 |
| Worst model year | — | 1995 |
| Best model year | — | 2000 |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 160 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 12 |
| Injuries reported | 15 | 121 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Seat Belts | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11% | 36.8% |
Dodge Colt by year
What breaks
Seat Belts
217
66.2%
Engine & Cooling
20
6.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
16
4.9%
Electrical System
10
3.0%
Brakes
8
2.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
2.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
7
2.1%
Seats
7
2.1%
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%