MYRModel Year Report

1990 Geo Tracker

○ Not enough data
1990 Geo Tracker
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:50:39.891Z

Only 25 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 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
25

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
—

Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 10 complaints 1990: 25 complaints 1990 25 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 1990: 25 complaints 1990 25 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 1990: 25 complaints 1990 25 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

1990: 25 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 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

11 of 25 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and webbing.

CRASHDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Hit a full rimmed tire, vehicle flipped over, seat belt broke, driver was thrown out of window and died. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-19

Service brakes

5 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Structure

3 of 25 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members and hinge and attachments.

Seats

2 of 25 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Wife involved in a rear end collision. Her vehicle was stopped. Upon inpact the drivers seat back fell all the way back, she suffered a concussion and whip lash injury and was transported to chelsea community hospital.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-06-11

Visibility

1 of 25 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. I
    1992-01-14Engineering analysisClosed 1992-11-20 Exhaust leak/fires
  2. I
    1994-12-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-04-25 Takata seat blt bckls fail
  3. I
    1995-04-25Engineering analysisClosed 1995-07-28 Seat belt buckles failure
  4. 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

1990 Geo Tracker — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V103007 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Geo Tracker?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 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.