1997 Geo TrackerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 1997 Geo Tracker, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 28, 2008. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 Geo Tracker has problems
25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 5 | 4 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 Geo Tracker recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1997 Geo Tracker safety ratings
1997 Geo Tracker 2-DR. 4x4 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
What Tracker owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER'S DAUGTHER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH AND SHE REAR ENDED A VEHICLE THAT WAS IN FRONT OF HER, BUT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON SIDE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITION, ALL OF SUDDEN BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A PARKED VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO BELIEVE THA T AIR BAGS DEPLOYED BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. *AK
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN 50 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
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