FaultScore

FaultScore report

1991 GEO Tracker problems

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 1991 GEO Tracker with NHTSA between 1995 and 2006. The largest single group is the electrical system.

Not graded

Too few complaints, or too short a model run, to compare fairly.

How this is worked out

The numbers

21

Complaints

3

Crashes reported

1

Fires reported

2

Injuries reported

How 1991 compares with every other GEO Tracker

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 1991 GEO Tracker

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Electrical System 4 19.0%
Seat Belts 3 14.3%

Median failure at 181,500 miles

Body & Structure 3 14.3%

1 crashes, 0 fires

Brakes 3 14.3%

1 crashes, 0 fires

Engine & Cooling 2 9.5%

0 crashes, 1 fires

Doors, Latches & Locks 1 4.8%
Seats 1 4.8%
Tires 1 4.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 1 4.8%
Fuel & Propulsion 1 4.8%
Steering 1 4.8%

1 crashes, 0 fires

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Mar 1995 peak 2 Feb 2006

NHTSA investigations into the 1991 GEO Tracker

An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.

EA95014 Opened 25 Apr 1995 Closed 28 Jul 1995 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILURE

PE94092 Opened 21 Dec 1994 Closed 25 Apr 1995 SEAT BELTS

TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL

EA92001 Opened 14 Jan 1992 Closed 20 Nov 1992 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

EXHAUST LEAK/FIRES

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

Mountsville, WV Fire

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

WHILE DRIVING A FIRE STARTED WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

NHTSA complaint #834473 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Baltimore, MD Crash 1 injured

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKES FAILED UPON IMPACT.

NHTSA complaint #969457 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Baltimore, MD Crash 1 injured

STEERING

ON WET ROAD SURFACE VEHICLE VEERED TO LEFT, WENT OUT OF CONTROL, SLID GOING INTO MEDIA STRIP APPLIED BRAKES AND VEHICLE FLIP OVER, FELL ON PASSENGER SIDE.

NHTSA complaint #969457 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chicago, 00 Crash

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 60MPH ON HWY., SUDDENLY THE HOOD FLEW UP, CRACKING WINDSHIELD. TT

NHTSA complaint #966870 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

at 181,500 miles Parma Heights, OH

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SEAT BELT LOCKS AND IT MUST BE HIT TO RELEASE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 95V103007, REGARDING THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.

NHTSA complaint #10150112 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Phoenixvil, PA

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

REAR FIRESTONE TIRE SHREDDED DURING RUSH HOUR, VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE MECHANIC SHOWED THE CONSUMER BUBBLING ON THE OTHER THREE TIRES. NLM

NHTSA complaint #555798 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Magazine, AR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

YES I WAS WOUNDERING IF U COULD TELL ME WHY IM HAVING TO REPLACE MY MAIN COMPUTER? IN MY 1991 GEO TRACKER, 4X4, 5 SPEED. I'LL JUST BE DRIVING ALONG AND ALL THE SUDDEN IT WILL GO OUT. I HAD IT PUT ON A DIGNAIOUS MACHINE TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE FIRST TIME AROUND. THERE TOLD ME IT WAS THE ( BRAIN). THIS MAKE THE SECOND TIME AROUND ON THE PROBLEM. THE PART THAT I BOUGHT THE SECOND TIME AROUND, HAS ONLY LASTED ME 6 MONTHS. NOW IT GET QUITE EXPENSIVE HAVING TO REPLACE THAT PART EVERY 6 MONTHS. SO COULD U TELL OR HELP ME FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. THANK YOU FOR UR TIME.

NHTSA complaint #730005 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Magazine, AR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

YES I WAS WOUNDERING IF U COULD TELL ME WHY IM HAVING TO REPLACE MY MAIN COMPUTER? IN MY 1991 GEO TRACKER, 4X4, 5 SPEED. I'LL JUST BE DRIVING ALONG AND ALL THE SUDDEN IT WILL GO OUT. I HAD IT PUT ON A DIGNAIOUS MACHINE TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE FIRST TIME AROUND. THERE TOLD ME IT WAS THE ( BRAIN). THIS MAKE THE SECOND TIME AROUND ON THE PROBLEM. THE PART THAT I BOUGHT THE SECOND TIME AROUND, HAS ONLY LASTED ME 6 MONTHS. NOW IT GET QUITE EXPENSIVE HAVING TO REPLACE THAT PART EVERY 6 MONTHS. SO COULD U TELL OR HELP ME FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. THANK YOU FOR UR TIME.

NHTSA complaint #730005 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Avon, IL

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

VEHICLE STALLED ON HIGHWAY IN TOWN, NO VOLTAGE TO FUEL INJECTOR. WAITING FOR NEW ECM TO REPAIR CAR.

NHTSA complaint #725103 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Hornell, NY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

THE WRIST PINS, I HAD THE PROBLEM CHECKED BY AN INDEPENDANT MECHANIC

NHTSA complaint #712179 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Palm Beach, FL

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

THE METAL OF THE FIREWALL, AT THE PLACE WHERE THE CLUCH CABLE GOES THROUGH IT ,IS SO THIN, THAT THE PRESSURE FROM THE CLUTCH CABLE IS TEARING A HOLE IN THE METAL, CAUSING THE CLUTCH TO NOT WORK. WHEN THE CLUTCH CABLE PULLS THROUGH THE FIREWALL, YOU CANNOT CHANGE GEARS. USUALLY HAPPENS AT A RED LIGHT AND IF YOU DON'T HOLD THE BRAKE THE CAR WILL GO BY ITSELF. YOU HAVE TO TURN THE MOTOR OFF, PUT THE CAR IN 2ND GEAR, THEN START IT BACK UP AND TAKE OFF IN 2ND GEAR, WE HAVE RIGGED OURS UP, WITH 2 PLATES OF METAL HELD TOGETHER WITH LONGER SCREWS THROUGH THE CLUTCH CABLE MOUNT. I DON'T KNOW HOW LONG THAT WILL LAST. MY OPINION IS THAT THE MANUFACTURER, SHOULD REINFORCE THE FIREWALL, ALL THE WAY ACROSS THERE WHERE THE CLUTCH AND OTHER THINGS COME THROUGH IT.

NHTSA complaint #707711 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Mountsville, WV Fire

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

WHILE DRIVING A FIRE STARTED WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

NHTSA complaint #834473 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Fiskdale, MA

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

DOOR : WENT TO GAS STATION FOR GAS OPENED THE DOOR AND THE DOOR FELL COMPLETELY OFF. HINGES STILL IN TACT, DOOR JUST CAME OFF.

NHTSA complaint #821600 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Rosevelt, NY

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SEATBACK COLLAPSED, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO MOVE BACKWARDS UNEXPECTEDLY, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER.

NHTSA complaint #819966 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Panama City, FL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ABOUT 10-15 MPH CHANGING LANES THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, WAITING FOR A ECM COMPUTER REPLACEMENT.

NHTSA complaint #812486 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Willington, CT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

HORN WILL NOT WORK ONCE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON.

NHTSA complaint #516043 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

North Royalton, OH

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

HOOD LATCH BROKE, CAUSING HOOD TO FLY OPEN, CRACKING WINDSHIELD/BENDING HOOD. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)

NHTSA complaint #513001 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bainbridge, WA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

POOR VISIBILITY THROUGH REAR WINDOWS WHEN THERE IS DIRECT SUN OR INCLEMENT WEATHER.

NHTSA complaint #508221 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Mattoon, IL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM

THE REAR LEFT BRAKE DRUM IS LOCKING UP THE WHEEL EVEN AFTER THE BRAKE IS RELEASED.

NHTSA complaint #979987 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Mattoon, IL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM

THE REAR LEFT BRAKE DRUM IS LOCKING UP THE WHEEL EVEN AFTER THE BRAKE IS RELEASED.

NHTSA complaint #979987 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Greeley, CO

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

DRIVER'S FRONT SEAT BELT BUTTON THAT SAYS 'PUSH' IS BREAKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA complaint #976605 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Baltimore, MD Crash 1 injured

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKES FAILED UPON IMPACT.

NHTSA complaint #969457 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Baltimore, MD Crash 1 injured

STEERING

ON WET ROAD SURFACE VEHICLE VEERED TO LEFT, WENT OUT OF CONTROL, SLID GOING INTO MEDIA STRIP APPLIED BRAKES AND VEHICLE FLIP OVER, FELL ON PASSENGER SIDE.

NHTSA complaint #969457 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chicago, 00 Crash

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 60MPH ON HWY., SUDDENLY THE HOOD FLEW UP, CRACKING WINDSHIELD. TT

NHTSA complaint #966870 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Staton Islan, NY

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

HAVING DIFFICULTY WITH TAKATA SEAT BELT IN THE BACK SEAT BEHIND THE DRIVER. TT

NHTSA complaint #962461 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.