1995 Geo Tracker recalls & problems
The 1995 Geo Tracker has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 64 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is structure (20 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1995 Geo Tracker.
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.
Crash test ratings
1995 Geo Tracker 4-DR.
| Overall | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Structure Body › Door › Hinge and attachments; Body › Door | 20 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling Engine › Gasoline; Exhaust system | 8 | — |
| Electrical system Wiring › Front underhood; Ignition | 8 | — |
| Power train Automatic transmission › Torque converter; Clutch assembly | 6 | — |
| Steering Steering wheel/handle bar; Column | 6 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components | 5 | — |
| Seat belts Front › Retractor; Front › Anchorage | 5 | — |
| Suspension Front | 3 | — |
| Equipment Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. | 2 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline Delivery › Fuel pump | 2 | — |
| Vehicle speed control Accelerator pedal | 1 | — |
| Visibility Defroster/defogger/hvac system | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Feb 1, 2000Power train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 GEO TRACKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD BEEN REPAIRED TWICE BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. - Jun 26, 2010 · 150,264 milesSuspension
CRACKING ROT AND SEPARATING WHERE THE REAR SUSPENSION ATTACHES. *TR - Nov 19, 2010 · 113,850 milesFuel system, gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 GEO TRACKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PIPE THAT HOLDS THE GASOLINE TANK HAD DETERIORATED AND WAS HANGING OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 122,501. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,850. - Nov 1, 2008 · 170,000 milesPower train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 GEO TRACKER. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 15 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION MOVED INTO FIRST GEAR, BUT FAILED TO GO INTO SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE STOPPED MOVING WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REACH SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO FAIL TO SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR. THE CONTACT MUST MANUALLY SHIFT BACK INTO FIRST GEAR. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 170,000. - Sep 17, 2004 · crash · 1 injuryPower train › Manual transmission › Column shift assembly
TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP AND THREW ME FROM THE VEHICLE GOING 50 MPH DOWNHILL! I WAS IN HOSPITAL/ICU FROM SEPT 17TH, 2004 TO ~ MID OCTOBER. LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. VEHICLE WAS A 1995 GEO TRACKER. COULD SOMEONE CONTACT ME? I NEED HELP.*AK - Nov 15, 2002 · 72,500 milesStructure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HINGE SEPARATING FROM FRAME AND DOOR IS SAGGING, READY TO FALL OFF. REPAIR PERSON INFORMED ME TO FIX IT WOULD REQUIRE REMOVING THE DASHBOARD AND REPAIRING OR REWELDING THE POST. IT HAS NOT YET BEEN FIXED, AS I CANT AFFORD WHAT IT WOULD COST. *LA - Mar 23, 2003 · 60,000 milesEngine and engine cooling › Engine
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY BY THE MANUFACTURER. *JB - Sep 28, 2002 · fireElectrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
PARKED VEHICLE IN PARKING LOT AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. VEHICLE THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. NLM....*AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.