Table 1 shows five common visibility related problems of the 1998 GEO Metro. The number one most common problem is related to the defogger (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the windshield wiper/washer (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Defogger problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer problems | |
| Defogger Heater problems | |
| Windshield problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer Switch problems |
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. Read details...
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. Read details...
The heater emitted a smell when it was on. Read details...