1989 GEO Tracker Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 25 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl 4WD/AWD · 24 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 GEO Tracker (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1989 GEO Tracker. The part named most often is seat belts, with 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and body and structure (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the buckle assembly filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seat belts6 60%
- Engine cooling1 10%
- Body and structure1 10%
- Suspension1 10%
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1989 GEO Tracker version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracker Convertible 4WD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 24 | 26 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Tracker Hardtop 4WD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 24 | 26 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Tracker Hardtop 4WD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 22 | 24 | 23 | $2,900 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 95V103007May 24, 1995Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: GEO Tracker 1989–1991, Metro 1989–1991, Storm 1990–1991
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 improperly.
Recall details for the 1989 GEO Tracker → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 GEO Tracker.
Other model years of the GEO Tracker
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7 | 37,235 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 22 | 63,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 18 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 25 | 119,672 | 0 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 71 | — | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 64 | 113,850 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 48 | 69,006 | 3 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 24 | 164,500 | 1 | — | 23 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 19 | 102,500 | 0 | — | 23 | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 18 | 181,500 | 1 | — | 23 | — | Stable |
| 1990 | 25 | — | 1 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 10 | — | 1 | — | 25 | — | Not enough data |
All GEO Tracker model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 GEO Tracker have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1989 GEO Tracker as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 GEO Tracker is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 1989 GEO Tracker been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1989 GEO Tracker get?
The EPA rates the 1989 GEO Tracker (Tracker Convertible 4WD, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 24 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.