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1991 Geo TrackerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 1991 Geo Tracker, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints184 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage182kSeat belts, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 13, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Geo Tracker has problems

18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts30
Structure31
Electrical system30
Service brakes, hydraulic21
Engine and engine cooling21
Tires10
Visibility10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Latches/locks/linkages10
2 other systems21

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1991 Geo Tracker recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 95V-103 · May 24, 1995 · 466,902 vehicles

Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Geo.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other Tracker year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tracker median. How we score

'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1991 Geo Tracker safety ratings

1991 Geo Tracker 2-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Geo Tracker, and the recalls they led to.

  1. EXHAUST LEAK/FIRESEA92001 · closed Nov 20, 1992
    No recall
  2. SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILUREEA95014 · closed Jul 28, 1995
    Led to recall 95V-103
  3. TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAILPE94092 · closed Apr 25, 1995
    No recall
In owners' words

What Tracker owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SEAT BELT LOCKS AND IT MUST BE HIT TO RELEASE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 95V103007, REGARDING THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
Complaint 10150112 · Feb 13, 2006 · 181,500 miles

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