1995 Geo Tracker
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.
- Complaints
- 64
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Structure
None on file
None on file
31% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 64 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 51 |
| 1995 | 64 |
| 1996 | 71 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
31% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing hinge and attachments and door.
Engine and engine cooling
13% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and exhaust system.
Electrical system
13% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing front underhood and ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
Parked vehicle in parking lot and noticed smoke coming from under hood. Vehicle then caught on fire. Nlm....
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-30
Steering
9% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and hydraulic power assist system.
Power train
9% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing column shift assembly and clutch assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-03-02
Also filed under Parking brake
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-08
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1995 Geo Tracker — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1995 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 1995 Geo Tracker?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Geo Tracker have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-08-03 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.