Air-conditioning had to be recharged @ 82,000 miles.
Rear window has cracked where it folds.
Muffler has came loose.
Driver's side door handle broke.
Top leaks water badly.
Very reliable car. Made cheaply though. Course that's what these cars are - cheap transportation, so you can't expect much from them.
Great on gas even with an automatic. Very slow though, no power at all, engine runs at extreme RPM's on the interstate.
Would be a lot better with power steering.
I agree that the Geo Metro Hatchback should have power steering. I have finally realized with my 1992 Geo Metro Hatcback that to get up hills with the Geo I put it in second gear while going up the hill, then back in drive once I'm up the hill completely.