1994 Geo Tracker

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1994 Geo Tracker
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:41:03.241Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Geo Tracker Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 10 complaints 1989 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 18 complaints 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 48 complaints 1994 1995: 64 complaints 1995 1996: 71 complaints 1997: 25 complaints 1998: 18 complaints 1998 1999: 22 complaints 2000: 7 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1994: 48 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19861
19870
19880
198910
199025
199118
199219
199324
199448
199564
199671
199725
199818
199922
20007
20012
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STRUCTURE 19%

19% of complaints: structure — 9 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
SUSPENSION 4%

4% of complaints: suspension — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
STRUCTURE 4%

4% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19940124 — steering

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A LOWER STEERING SHAFT THAT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO A MISLOCATED WELD.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.

Campaign 94V016000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940203 — PE (closed 19940420)

REAR AXLE HOUSING FAILURE

R 19940518 — suspension

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 SEPARATIO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS OF THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES ON INVOLVED VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE COMPLETE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 94V073001 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960705 — steering

THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER HUB TO SPOKE WELD CAN FRACTURE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR THE SUSPECT STEERING WHEEL LOT DATE CODE AND REPLACE ANY FOUND TO HAVE THIS SUSPECT DATE.

Campaign 96V118000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Geo Tracker — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V016000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V073001 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V118000 (steering) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1994 Geo Tracker reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Geo Tracker?

The most-reported component is structure:body:door:hinge and attachments, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Geo Tracker have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.