MYRModel Year Report

1989 Geo Tracker

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1989 Geo Tracker
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:41:07.564Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Geo Tracker Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 10 complaints 1989 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 18 complaints 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 48 complaints 1995: 64 complaints 1995 1996: 71 complaints 1997: 25 complaints 1998: 18 complaints 1998 1999: 22 complaints 2000: 7 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1989: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
19861
19870
19880
198910
199025
199118
199219
199324
199448
199564
199671
199725
199818
199922
20007
20012
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

4 of 10 total reports mention: seat belts.

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MODEL TK524. RED RELEASE BOTTON ON FEMALE PORTION BROKE ALLOWING FRAGMENTS TO FALL INSIDE BUCKLE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950503

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 10 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

SUSPENSION

1 of 10 total reports mentions: suspension.

CRASH INJURY
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SUSPENSION FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER AND ROLL CAGE COLLAPSED, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960925

STRUCTURE

1 of 10 total reports mentions: structure.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 10 total reports mentions: seat belts.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19891019 — PE (closed 19900430)

WELD FAILURE IN STRUCTURE

I 19920114 — EA (closed 19921120)

EXHAUST LEAK/FIRES

I 19941221 — PE (closed 19950425)

TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL

I 19950425 — EA (closed 19950728)

SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILURE

R 19960517 — seat belts

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE

Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES A

Campaign 95V103007 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Geo Tracker — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V103007 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Geo 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 1989 Geo Tracker?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front:buckle assembly, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Geo Tracker have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.