1996 GEO Metro Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 GEO Metro, 7% of the 88 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Heater core switch malfunctioned, will not work on low. Also, coolant leaked into engine comparment, and odor could be smelled in passenger compartment. Consumer has contacted dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #881951, filed 2001-03“The inside of the vehicle's windows fog up until one can't see out of them. Have to run the air-conditioner and the defogger at the same time in order to see out of the windows.”
NHTSA complaint #815691, filed 1997-08Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 50% |
| 2000 | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 | 3 | 13% |
| 1998 | 6 | 18% |
| 1997 | 5 | 8% |
| 1996 | 6 | 7% |
| 1995 | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 | 4 | 6% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 5 | 9% |
| 1991 | 3 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1996 GEO Metro
28 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 GEO Metro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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