MYRModel Year Report

1998 Geo Tracker

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1998 Geo Tracker
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:23:40.607Z

Only 18 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 18 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, 1998 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: 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 complaints 2002
1998: 18 complaints
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YearComplaints
19861
19870
19880
198910
199025
199118
199219
199324
199451
199564
199671
199725
199818
199922
20007
20012
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

4 of 18 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 18 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

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CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE 9/30/02 WHEN THE PC MODULE WAS REPLACED IN MY 1998 GEO CHEVY TRACKER. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO ROGER WHITLEY CHEVROLET JUST ABOUT EVERY OTHER WEEK FROM OCTOBER TO JANUARY 3, 2003.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030423

VISIBILITY

3 of 18 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and windshield.

STRUCTURE

3 of 18 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing roof and pillars and door.

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THE TRUCK HAS ALMOST ROLLED OVER AT LEAST 10 TIMES. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. A STRONG WIND CAME AND BLEW THE VEHICLE INTO NEXT LANE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19980527

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing module and ignition.

FIRE
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VEHICLE STARTED ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20041229

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Geo Tracker — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Geo Tracker?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Geo Tracker have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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