MYRModel Year Report

1999 Geo Tracker

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1999 Geo Tracker
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:31:12.232Z

Only 22 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 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
22

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
0

None on file

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 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 1999: 22 complaints 1999 22 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 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 1999 22 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 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 22 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002

1999: 22 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 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

7 of 22 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

Show complaint excerpts

I have only owned my 1999 Tracker for almost two years and have had major engine problems with it. I had the timing chains and head gasket replaced in feb due to an unexplained oil leak.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-06

Suspension

5 of 22 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front and rear.

CRASH
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Coming out of a curve to the left, the left-rear wheel caused the vehicle to fish-tail to the left. Countersteering to the left caused the vehicle to slide to the right.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-05-31

Power train

5 of 22 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing clutch assembly and manual transmission.

Electrical system

4 of 22 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and switch.

Show complaint excerpts

My Chevrolet/Geo Tracker had a arecal issued on it. However the dealer failed to repair it prior to saling it though the title explicitly stated they must. What should I do?.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-05

Service brakes

3 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1998-12-18Visibility98V329000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicle. The windshield may have been improperly installed and may not meet the windshield retention during a frontal impact requirements of FMVSS No. 212…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshields on affected vehicles.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1998-12-21Steering98V324001 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The coupling that connects the steering column shaft to the intermediate steering shaft is cracked. This could allow the steering shafts to separate.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering shaft coupling.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    1999-10-29Exterior lighting99V273001 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have an inoperative brake lamp-actuating switch. If the brake lamp-actuating switch does not function properly when the brake pedal…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch assembly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Geo Tracker — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V329000 · Visibility
  • Recall 98V324001 · Steering
  • Recall 99V273001 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 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 1999 Geo Tracker?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Geo Tracker have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

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