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1994 Geo TrackerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 48 owner complaints about the 1994 Geo Tracker, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the Tracker median · #3 of 11 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints4817 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem18Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 30, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Geo Tracker has problems

48 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
Structure182
Suspension52
Power train50
Seat belts42
Seats44
Steering31
Engine and engine cooling30
Electrical system32
Service brakes, hydraulic20
7 other systems83

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

3 recalls

1994 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

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 96V-118 · Jul 1, 1996 · 965 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION WILL ALLOW THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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 →

–no report yet

Steering: rack and pinion

Recall 94V-016 · Jan 21, 1994 · 2,502 vehicles

Risk. IF THE SEPARATION OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN RESULT AND AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

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

1994 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

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 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.

METAL FRAME THAT HOLDS WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS DETERIORATING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLES BODY IS DEFECTIVE. THE AREA THAT HOLDS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAS ROTTED. THIS DEFECT DEPRIVED CONSUMER THE USE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER. CONSUMER DOES NOT FEEL THIS IS A…
Complaint 8016494 · Aug 16, 2002
VEHICLES FIBERGLASS TOP FELL OFF BY ITSELF WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH OVER A BRIDGE THE TOP FELL ONTO THE ROAD THEN OVER THE BRIDGE INTO THE RIVER. TT
Complaint 978574 · Feb 1, 1996
UPPER HINGE BOLTS CAME LOOSE ON DRIVER SIDE DOOR. HAVE TO LIFT DOOR TO CLOSE, AND DOOR DOESN'T LATCH PROPERLY. ALSO, DOOR COULD COME OPEN.*AK
Complaint 892786 · Jul 13, 2001

Own a 1994 Tracker?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.