Model year record

1993 Geo Tracker recalls & problems

The 1993 Geo Tracker has 1 safety recall and 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (6 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints24filed by owners

Crashes · fires4 · 2reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths15 · 1reported in complaints

Safety recalls

SuspensionApr 16, 1994

Rear

Recall 94V07300134,172 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: THE RIGHT REAR AND LEFT AXLE SHAFT HOUSING TUBES WERE INCORRECTLY WELDED AND CAN FRACTURE. FRACTURE OF THE REAR AXLE SHAFT HOUSING CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE LINE.
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, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE. IN EITHER CASE, AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS OF THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES ON INVOLVED VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE COMPLETE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Tracker Convertible 2WD

23mpg combined

City / highway	22 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

Tracker Convertible 4WD

23mpg combined

City / highway	22 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

Tracker Van 4WD

23mpg combined

City / highway	22 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

Tracker Convertible 2WD

21mpg combined

City / highway	20 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Tracker Convertible 4WD

21mpg combined

City / highway	20 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Tracker Van 4WD

21mpg combined

City / highway	20 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
StructureBody › Door › Hinge and attachments; Body › Door	6	0	0	4	—
Power trainAxle assembly; Axle assembly › Banjo housing	5	0	0	7	—
SteeringHydraulic power assist system; Steering wheel/handle bar	4	1	0	2	—
Unknown or other	3	1	1	5	—
SuspensionRear; Front	3	0	0	0	—
EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner; Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift	3	1	0	0	—
Seat beltsFront › Buckle assembly; Front › Anchorage	2	0	0	5	—
SeatsFront assembly › Recliner	2	1	0	4	—
Electrical systemAlternator/generator/regulator; 12v/24v/48v battery	2	0	0	0	—
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components; Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	2	0	0	0	—
Exterior lighting	1	0	0	0	—
Engine and engine coolingCooling system › Radiator assembly	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
1993 GEO TRACKER AIR CONDITION PUMP WAS CRACKED. *BF
Aug 18, 2008 · 164,500 miles
Unknown or otherCrashFire3 injuries
GEO TRACKERS, ONE A 1993 AND THE OTHER A 2003 MODEL, CAUGHT FIRE AFTER AN ACCIDENT, REF ODI NUMBER 10111697. *BF THE CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER MOTORIST. (LAWYER WROTE IN ON BEHALF OF CLIENT). ATTORNEY PROVIDED PAR ON INCIDENT AND FIRE INUURED OCCUPANT WAS SEATED IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT.PCO
Aug 27, 2004
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH BRAKE LINE FRACTURED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWERVE OUT OF CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Jul 18, 2003
Power train › Axle assembly
REAR AXLE CAME APART WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE'S MAKE AND MODEL; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN.*AK
Apr 2, 2001
Power train › Axle assembly › Banjo housing1 injury
REAR AXLE SHAFT HOUSING TUBE FAILED WHILE DRIVING. LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. NEARLY ROLLED OVER. HAD IT TOWED TO MECHANIC. INDICATION WAS A LACK OF OIL GOING TO DIFFERENTIAL WHICH CAUSED PROBLEM WITH REAR AXLE.*AK IT WAS ALSO FOUND THAT THE RIGHT REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAD TOTALLY FAILED. *YH
Jan 22, 2001
Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
PANEL WHERE DRIVER SIDE TOP DOOR HINGE IS ATTACHED EXPERIENCED METAL FATIGUE, CAUSING DOOR TO SEPARATE FROM FRAME.*AK
Jun 10, 2000
Suspension › Rear
REAR AXLE WELDING FAILED, DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. NLM
Mar 16, 2000
Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/liftCrash
VEHICLE WAS INVOVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER. WHILE ROLLING OVER JACK FREED ITSELF FROM THE SUPPORT UNDER THE SEAT, AND FLEW AROUND, ALMOST HITTING CONSUMER IN THE HEAD. CAN NHTSA LOOK INTO THIS MATTER BEFORE IT HAPPENED TO SOMEONE ELSE. *AK
Jul 11, 1998

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

REAR AXLE HOUSING FAILUREClosedLed to recall 94V073001
There is no summary currently available
PE94011 · opened Feb 3, 1994 · closed Apr 20, 1994