MYRModel Year Report

1989 Geo Tracker

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1989 Geo Tracker
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:43:50.294Z

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
10

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 10 complaints 1989 10 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 18 complaints 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 51 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 complaint
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1989 10 1990: 25 complaints 1990 1991: 18 complaints 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 51 complaints 1994 1995: 64 complaints 1996: 71 complaints 1996 1997: 25 complaints 1998: 18 complaints 1998 1999: 22 complaints 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1989 10 1990: 25 complaints 1990 1991: 18 complaints 1991 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 24 complaints 1993 1994: 51 complaints 1994 1995: 64 complaints 1995 1996: 71 complaints 1996 1997: 25 complaints 1997 1998: 18 complaints 1998 1999: 22 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002

1989: 10 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19861
19870
19880
198910
199025
199118
199219
199324
199451
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

6 of 10 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

Show complaint excerpts

Model TK524. Red release botton on female portion broke allowing fragments to fall inside buckle. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-03

Vehicle speed control

1 of 10 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Suspension

1 of 10 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Suspension failed, causing vehicle to rollover and roll cage collapsed, resulting in injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-25

Structure

1 of 10 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing roof and pillars.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 10 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

Show complaint excerpts

Cracked block which leaked anti-freeze on exhaust manifold choking occupants. Transmission casing is identified as improper leaking/spewing fluid.…

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-05

Safety timeline

1 recall · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1989-10-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-04-30 Weld failure in structure
  2. I
    1992-01-14Engineering analysisClosed 1992-11-20 Exhaust leak/fires
  3. I
    1994-12-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-04-25 Takata seat blt bckls fail
  4. I
    1995-04-25Engineering analysisClosed 1995-07-28 Seat belt buckles failure
  5. R
    1996-05-17Seat belts95V103007 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Geo Tracker — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V103007 · Seat belts
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, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Geo Tracker have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-03 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.