1997 GEO Tracker Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 16%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 GEO Tracker, 16% of the 25 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The free wheel locking hub was not unlocking when shifting from 4 wheel drive to 2 wheel drive, which caused a shrill grinding noise while driving. I took the car to the dealership and they replaced the hub. They told me they have had a rash of these complaints lately.”
NHTSA complaint #704635, filed 1999-03“There was a funny noise like when putting flapping cards on a bicycle, and when putting on brakes, there was a loud thump. The consumer was unable to use 4 wheel drive because it grindes the gears( sounded like marbles were rolling in the hub).”
NHTSA complaint #879582, filed 2001-02“Automatic transmission would slip while changing gears. Rpms would rev up excessively high. Would jerk into gear. Filter was changed twice/oil pan had metal chafings in it/ABS brakes make noises & had rotors turned.”
NHTSA complaint #872165, filed 2000-10Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 GEO Tracker
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 GEO Tracker
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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