1999 Geo Tracker: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 1999 Geo Tracker: 3 recalls, 22 owner complaints.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Steering Vehicle recall #98V324001 · 1998 · 1,158 vehicles
What's wrong: The coupling that connects the steering column shaft to the intermediate steering shaft is cracked. This could allow the steering shafts to separate.
Why it matters: If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the steering shaft coupling.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #98V329000 · 1998 · 12 vehicles
What's wrong: The windshield May have been improperly installed and May not meet the windshield retention during a frontal impact requirements of fmvss no. 212, "windshield mounting."
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, the windshield May not be properly retained and injury to vehicle occupants could occur.
The fix: Dealers will replace the windshields on affected vehicles.
Exterior lights Vehicle recall #99V273001 · 1999 · 30,605 vehicles
What's wrong: Some of these vehicles have an inoperative brake lamp-actuating switch. If the brake lamp-actuating switch does not function properly when the brake pedal is depressed, the brake lights May be inoperative. On vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle, a failure in the brake lamp-actuating switch May also prevent shifting out of park. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective…
Why it matters: If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion and another vehicle was following closely, a vehicle crash could occur.
The fix: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch assembly.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine & cooling (6): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (3), noise or vibration (2).
- Suspension (5): the most common themes are noise or vibration (3).
- Electrical (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Transmission & drivetrain (4): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (4), noise or vibration (2).
The 1999 Geo Tracker has 22 owner complaints, ranking #7 of 13 Tracker model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 26). Complaints peaked in 2000 (9 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 63,000 miles. Neighboring years: 1998 (18 complaints, 0 recalls), 2000 (7 complaints, 0 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 1999 Geo Tracker have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 1999 Geo Tracker. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 1999 Geo Tracker problems?
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine & cooling (6), suspension (5), electrical (4).
Where can I get a 1999 Geo Tracker repair manual?
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