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1993 Geo TrackerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 1993 Geo Tracker, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints2412 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem5Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 24, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Geo Tracker has problems

24 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure51
Steering41
Power train42
Equipment31
Suspension30
Seat belts21
Seats22
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Visibility11
3 other systems30

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1993 Geo Tracker recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Suspension: rear

Recall 94V-073 · Apr 16, 1994 · 34,172 vehicles

Risk. SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE LINE RESULTS IN LOSS OF ONE-HALF OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Geo.

Best & worst years

1993 vs. every other Tracker year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tracker median. How we score

'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Geo Tracker, and the recalls they led to.

  1. REAR AXLE HOUSING FAILUREPE94011 · closed Apr 20, 1994
    Led to recall 94V-073
In owners' words

What Tracker owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE EXITING VEHICLE, DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR SAGGED; NOTICED THE BOLTS WERE TIGHT BUT PULLING HINGE FROM BODY OF FRAME. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. *AK
Complaint 810915 · Apr 11, 1997

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