1998 GEO Tracker Problems
- Complaints
- 18filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 GEO Tracker (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1998 GEO Tracker. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (17% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and engine cooling (3). Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Brakes3 17%
- Electrical system3 17%
- Engine cooling3 17%
- Body and structure2 11%
- Suspension2 11%
- Equipment1 5.6%
- Fuel system1 5.6%
Also reported: Other or unknown (1), Steering (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “I have had my Tracker in the shop 13 times total for repairs, including, brakes, oil usage,seat cables, conv. Top leaking, gas usage, etc. This vehcile has been a problem seince day one. 8ak”
NHTSA complaint #718053, filed 2000-01Electrical system: “Engine check light has repeatedly come on. Twice because of gas tank cap failure, and three times because of a PCM/vcm module failure. The module has now been replaced three times.”
NHTSA complaint #702893, filed 1999-02Engine cooling: “I have taken this vehicle to a local dealership (david stanley) most recent, as well as the original dealership( bob howard) to express my extreme terror of this car! I travel from my home in okc,ok to tulsa,ok frequently by way of the turner turnpike where the speed limit is 75mph .this car is not safe to drive to drive at normal highway speed, the problem starts at about 55mph and worsens with increased speed. On my last trip,”
NHTSA complaint #702445, filed 1999-01Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 GEO Tracker in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10082506Aug 26, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in…
- 10248444Jun 30, 2014Equipment. Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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 1998 GEO Tracker have?
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1998 GEO Tracker as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 GEO Tracker is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (17% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.
Has the 1998 GEO Tracker been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
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.