Total Complaints
20 filings
GEO TRACKER · model year
1992 GEO TRACKER
20 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1992GEOTRACKER carries 20 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 3 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries, and 3 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1992 TRACKER is steering with 2 filings, followed by tires (2) and tires:tread/belt (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
No open NHTSA investigation overlaps the 1992 TRACKER in the current dataset. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
20
Complaints
3
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
3
Deaths
Crashes Reported
3 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20101016LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
HOOD LATCH MECHANISM: DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY APPROXIMATELY 60MPH WHEN THE LATCH CAME LOOSE, HOOD FLEW UP. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *TR
Mileage: 102,500
20010330EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN TRYING TO USE THE TURN SIGNAL TO INDICATE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE TURN SIGNAL WILL BUZZ AND THE TURN SIGNAL WILL NOT BLINK FOR ABOUT 5 SECONDS. THE DEALER HAD REPLACED VARIOUS COMPONENTS AND THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL OPERATION.*AK
20010307STRUCTURE
HOLES IN REAR FLOORBOARD. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
20010122CrashTIRES:TREAD/BELT
I WILL NEED TO CHECK FURTHER TO DETERMINE THE ACTUAL DATE OF THE ACCIDENT. THE TIRE IN QUESTION SUFFERED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE I WAS STATIONED IN SWITZERLAND WITH THE U.S. FOREIGN SERVICE AND DRIVING ON THE AUTOBAHN IN GERMANY. THE TIRES WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THE CAR, WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN THE U.S. I DROVE THE CAR FROM 1993-1994 IN GUYANA, A TROPICAL COUNTRY IN SOUTH AMERICA. WHEN I HEARD ABOUT THE FIRESTONE TIRE RECALL DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION, ESPECIALLY AFTER BEING DRIVEN IN HOT CLIMATES, I DECIDED TO REPORT MY 1995 ACCIDENT. THE BLOWOUT CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR, WHICH VEERED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND SLID INTO A MILEPOST ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CAR NEARLY FLIPPED -- WHEN IT STRUCK THE MILEPOST IT LEANED OVER ON TWO WHEELS BEFORE SETTLING BACK ON FOUR. I HAVE ALWAYS FELT THAT THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE -- THERE WAS NO PROXIMATE CAUSE FOR THE TREAD SEPARATION -- AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHETHER THERE IS ANY POSSIBLE CONNECTION TO THE FIRESTONE TIRE PROBLEMS. I WOU
20010122CrashTIRES
I WILL NEED TO CHECK FURTHER TO DETERMINE THE ACTUAL DATE OF THE ACCIDENT. THE TIRE IN QUESTION SUFFERED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE I WAS STATIONED IN SWITZERLAND WITH THE U.S. FOREIGN SERVICE AND DRIVING ON THE AUTOBAHN IN GERMANY. THE TIRES WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THE CAR, WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN THE U.S. I DROVE THE CAR FROM 1993-1994 IN GUYANA, A TROPICAL COUNTRY IN SOUTH AMERICA. WHEN I HEARD ABOUT THE FIRESTONE TIRE RECALL DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION, ESPECIALLY AFTER BEING DRIVEN IN HOT CLIMATES, I DECIDED TO REPORT MY 1995 ACCIDENT. THE BLOWOUT CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR, WHICH VEERED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND SLID INTO A MILEPOST ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CAR NEARLY FLIPPED -- WHEN IT STRUCK THE MILEPOST IT LEANED OVER ON TWO WHEELS BEFORE SETTLING BACK ON FOUR. I HAVE ALWAYS FELT THAT THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE -- THERE WAS NO PROXIMATE CAUSE FOR THE TREAD SEPARATION -- AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHETHER THERE IS ANY POSSIBLE CONNECTION TO THE FIRESTONE TIRE PROBLEMS. I WOU
20000908EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
TURN SIGNAL MAKES A BUZZING NOISE. YH
20000810TIRES:TREAD/BELT
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 75 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT AND TREAD SEPARATED. WEEK AFTER, SAMETHING HAPPENED WITH RIGHT FRONT TIRE. AT THAT TIME TIRE DID NOT GO FLAT RIGHT AWAY. UNIROYAL TIRES, SIZE 195/75R15. *AK
19980313FatalTIRES
RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. VEHICLE FLIPPED 6 TIMES, FATALY INJURING ONE AND INJURING TWO. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS VEHICLE WAS UNDER RECALL NOTICE FOR STEERING OR TIRE PROBLEMS.
19970122FireVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
REAR DEFROSTER CAUGHT FIRE.
19961218LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
HOOD LATCH MECHANISM: DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY APPROXIMATELY 60MPH WHEN THE LATCH CAME LOOSE, HOOD FLEW UP. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
19960624FatalSUSPENSION
VEHICLE ROLLED OVER KILLING TWO PEOPLE WHEN HIT FROM BEHIND, DUE TO POOR SUSPENSION. *DH
19960506STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
THE DOOR HINGE ATTACHED TO THE POST IS RUSTING OUT, CAUSING THE HINGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE DOOR. *AK
19960124STEERING
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED, VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY ON HWY HAVE NO CONTROL OVER VEHICLE. TT
19960124STEERING
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED, VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY ON HWY HAVE NO CONTROL OVER VEHICLE. TT
19951208STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
BOLT THAT HOLDS DRIVERS SIDE DOOR ON CAME OFF, DOOR IS LOOSE. TT
19950622VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
PROBLEM WITH REAR/SIDE WINDOWS. *AW
19950622VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
SIDE AND REAR PLASTIC WINDOWS CLOUDED UP, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SKD
19950601SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS LOCKS WITHOUT SUDDEN STOP. TT
19950405POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
AXLE BEARING SEIZED UP WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE HUB TO WEAR OUT THE RETAINER RING, RESULTING IN THE WHEEL COMING OFF. *AK
19950127CrashSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
DRIVERS SEAT BACK FELL BACKWARDS WHEN CAR WAS REAR ENDED AND CAUSED DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. TT
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1992 GEO TRACKER have?▼
The 1992 GEO TRACKER has 20 NHTSA complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries, and 3 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 GEO TRACKER?▼
The most-complained component for the 1992 GEO TRACKER is STEERING with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TIRES and TIRES:TREAD/BELT.
Is the 1992 GEO TRACKER safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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