1998 Geo Tracker Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tracker years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Geo Tracker. That ranks 5th out of 8 Tracker model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 17%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Geo Tracker recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
Vehicle started on fire while driving. *nm
Check engine light has been on since 9/30/02 when the pc module was replaced in my 1998 geo chevy tracker. I have taken it back to roger whitley chevrolet just about every other week from october to january 3, 2003. They have checked everything possible but cannot fix the problem. I was told not to…
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
We have had to take the vehicle in almost every week to fix something in the last month. We are not happy with the product if this continues. We are requesting some kind of action on this "lemon" of a vehicle. No safety defect (s) indicated. *ak
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. *ak
Other Geo Tracker years
← 1997 Tracker · 1999 Tracker →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Tracker | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Tracker | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 Tracker | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Tracker | 22 | 3 |
| 1998 | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 Tracker | 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 1998 Geo Tracker?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Geo Tracker?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.