1996 GEO Tracker Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 15%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 1996 GEO Tracker, 15% of the 71 complaints for this model year. 9 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer was approaching an intersection at a stop sign and pedestrain ran in front of vehicle. Driver in vehicle in front jammed on brakes so that he wouldn't hit the pedestrain. Then, consumer applied her brakes and brakes locked up. Vehicle skidded into other vehicle, and airbags didn't deploy . Consumer was traveling about 10 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #860522, filed 2000-04“While driving under slick road conditions at 20 MPH consumer ran off road into a wooden fence and a tree. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy/seat belts did not lock as they should to prevent injury. Consumer suffered a head injury. Dealer has not been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #855996, filed 2000-02“Air bag light on instrument panel has been on, and horn has failed to operate. Dealership informed consumer that problem had to do with the clockspring. Please provide any additional information / attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #896073, filed 2001-09“While driving at 55 MPH steering locked up and vehicle flipped over. Driver's/passenger's air bags deployed after vehicle struck a large clump of pompus grass. Both driver/passenger sustained minor injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #523836, filed 1997-10“Air bag light:the air bag light constantly comes on. The light will come on and stay and will not go off., then it will suddenly go off, it comes right back on. Dealer can't find a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #814237, filed 1997-07Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 GEO Tracker
22 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 GEO Tracker
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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