2003 Chevrolet Tracker
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 69
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Suspension
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
30% of complaints
Complaints per year
2003: 69 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 49 |
| 2000 | 109 |
| 2001 | 83 |
| 2002 | 59 |
| 2003 | 69 |
| 2004 | 15 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Suspension
30% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing rear and wheel bearing.
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While driving at 20 MPH and with no warning rear end locked up, causing the driver to lose control of vehicle. The driver ended up in a ditch before stopping.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-13
Front suspension cross member rusted through
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-28
Feont suspension crossmember broke on right side.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-10
Structure
13% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing underbody shields and body.
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I had a sever car accident and the air bag never open and problem with the suspension and steering wheel and the brakes got lock after we were hit on the rear of the Tracker. And last…
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-02
I was driving home all of sudden my car just stalled out no electrical system no steering no brakes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-03
Air bags
10% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
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I was driving on i-190 in the right hand lane on dec 19, 2003. A car coming up an entrance ramp merged into my line almost hitting me. I swerved to avoid the crash but subsequently hit some black ice and was unable to recover control.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-09
I rented a Chevrolet Tracker 2003 and was hit head on by another driver and everyone there notice that the airbag did not open. This was a head on accident. I will be filing this to a lawyer short as I was hurt.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-28
My airbag light has been on for almost 2 years. There are no codes, and the mechanics can't figure out how to fix this.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-22
Service brakes
10% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Steering
9% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion) and column.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2006-10-30Engineering analysisClosed 2007-12-03 Front suspension crossmember corrosion
Buy-smart checklist
2003 Chevrolet Tracker — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 21 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 Chevrolet Tracker have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.