1997 Geo Tracker Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tracker years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Geo Tracker. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Tracker model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (5 complaints, 20%), typically at around 36,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 25owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Geo Tracker problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | 20% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 20% | 99,630 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 20% | 119,672 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 12% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 12% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Geo Tracker recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Geo Tracker.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Air bag light comes on when temperature reaches above 90 degrees. Driver side air bag outer shell becomes very soft. *tr
While driving on interstate highway, it felt like my transmission had went the car would not move further after going through a toll both. Had car towed to nh chevy car dealer, found nothing wrong on 3 occasions. Personal ny chevy dealer found master brake cylinder had blown causing brakes to lock…
While driving on interstate highway, it felt like my transmission had went the car would not move further after going through a toll both. Had car towed to nh chevy car dealer, found nothing wrong on 3 occasions. Personal ny chevy dealer found master brake cylinder had blown causing brakes to lock…
Had previous diagnosis on egr valve. Had replaced on 1/19 after ses code cleared another code popped up for pre-cat o2 sensor. Upon fixing that problem on 1/28 yet another egr code came up and was diagnosed on 1/30 for the egr transducer which controls the egr valve i just had replaced! Replaced…
Vehicle stalls due to electrical fuse problems. The wipers, turn signals and interior lighting may also be effected by the electrical fuse problem. The air conditioner failed and the exhaust fell off the car. *ak *cb *nlm
Other Geo Tracker years
← 1996 Tracker · 1998 Tracker →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Tracker | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Tracker | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 Tracker | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Tracker | 22 | 3 |
| 1998 Tracker | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 | 25 | 0 |
| 1996 Tracker | 71 | 1 |
| 1995 Tracker | 64 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Geo Tracker?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Geo Tracker?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Geo Tracker a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tracker model years, the 1997 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.