2000 Geo Tracker Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 6, 2005 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Tracker years
Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Geo Tracker. That ranks 6th out of 8 Tracker model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 14%), typically at around 37,235 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Geo Tracker problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1 · ~37,235 mi
Electrical System1
Power Train1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~37,235 mi
Steering1
Structure1 · ~99,800 mi
Suspension1
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags114%37,235——
Electrical System114%———
Power Train114%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic114%37,235——
Steering114%———
Structure114%99,800——
Suspension114%———
Tires114%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 2 complaints
2000: 2200022001: 1200112002: 2200222004: 1200412005: 120051

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Geo Tracker recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.

Excessive front crossmember corrosion which led to catastrophic failure of the left front suspension with no warning. The front pickup point for the lower control arm broke free of the crossmember which caused loss of control of the vehicle. The vehicle left the road and entered a ditch. No damage…

Structure · received Sep 6, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10135378

Key was stuck in the ignition switch and it had to be replaced.*ak

Electrical System · received Mar 19, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10062612

Consumer was driving and applied brakes suddenly to avoid collision with another vehicle and anti-lock brakes "locked up," causing vehicle to skid approximately 45 feet and collided in the rear of a truck. Ph *tt

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Dec 2, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8023475

Consumer collided in the rear with another vehicle while traveling approximately 10-15mph. Both driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. Ph *tt

Air Bags · received Dec 2, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8023476

Transmission on 4dr, 4x4 model does not seem to shift all the time. When accelerating (hard or gentle) transmission refuses to shift unless foot is lifted off gas and then retry.*ak

Power Train · received Dec 5, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 755313

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Geo Tracker?

Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Geo Tracker?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.