1998 GEO Tracker Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 17%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 GEO Tracker, 17% of the 18 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.
“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 2000-01“Oct17,1998, day after vehicle purchased, brake spring broke in right rear brake, dealership worked on vehicle 5 times in 11 days ,but could not get clattering noise out of brakes,.stated they couldn't fix it. Agreed through bbb to have another dealership work on vehicle. In dec ,1998 new brake drums and shoes were put on vehicle, 3 months later there is brake noise again,brakes won't stay fixed. Noon.”
NHTSA complaint #705296, filed 1999-04“After coming to a stop throttle remained open. Engine was revving. Brakes failed to work. Shifted into park & turned vehicle off. Had vehicle towed to dealer to check.”
NHTSA complaint #844593, filed 1999-08Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 14% |
| 1999 | 3 | 14% |
| 1998 | 3 | 17% |
| 1997 | 6 | 24% |
| 1996 | 10 | 14% |
| 1995 | 6 | 9% |
| 1994 | 3 | 6% |
| 1993 | 2 | 8% |
| 1991 | 2 | 11% |
| 1990 | 5 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1998 GEO Tracker
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 GEO Tracker
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology