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Geo Tracker problems by year

Owners have filed 344 complaints about the Geo Tracker since 1990, and 9 recalls have been issued. The 1996 model year has 71 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and airbags problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
344
Recalls
9
Worst year
1996
Model years
1990-2002

Geo Tracker years to avoid

No model year of the Geo Tracker stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Geo Tracker years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Geo Tracker complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199019952002

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Geo Tracker problems

All model years combined.

  • Body
    62
  • Engine
    52
  • Brakes
    41
  • Transmission
    34
  • Seat belts
    33
  • Electrical
    31
  • Suspension
    28
  • Steering
    21
  • Airbags
    19
  • Seats
    16
  • Visibility
    15
  • Tires
    10

Geo Tracker problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2002-101
2001-2Engine10
2000-7Airbags02
1999-22Engine34
1998-18Brakes02
1997-25Brakes119,67205
1996-71Engine115
1995-64Body113,85006
1994-48Body39
1993-24Body14
1992-19Tires03
1991-18Body12
1990-25Seat belts13

Recalls 9

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Questions about the Geo Tracker

What years of the Geo Tracker should you avoid?

No single model year of the Geo Tracker has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Geo Tracker?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Geo Tracker?

Body, with 62 complaints across all years, followed by engine (52) and brakes (41).

How many recalls does the Geo Tracker have?

9 recalls between 1990 and 2002. The 1999 model year has the most, with 3.

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