1998 GEO Metro Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 18%of 33 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 1998 GEO Metro, 18% of the 33 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.
“Interior fan will not work due to heater A/C control failure. Because of this, the defogging system will not work, and since Metro hatchbacks are extremely prone to fogging, the car is not safe to drive in the mornings or evenings. Rolling down the windows does not help this problem. We also own a 1992 Metro which had the same component fail (see separate report).”
NHTSA complaint #765156, filed 2002-08“Windshield wipers work intermittently, washer failed, windshield wiper handle switch fell off. Vehicle taken to dealer, dealer found handle switch had cracked well into the steering column.”
NHTSA complaint #8006155, filed 2002-03Visibility (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 1998 GEO Metro
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 GEO Metro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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