MYRModel Year Report

1996 Geo Tracker

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1996 Geo Tracker
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:24:14.456Z

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, 1996 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: 51 complaints 1995: 64 complaints 1995 1996: 71 complaints 1996 1997: 25 complaints 1998: 18 complaints 1998 1999: 22 complaints 2000: 7 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1996: 71 complaints
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YearComplaints
19861
19870
19880
198910
199025
199118
199219
199324
199451
199564
199671
199725
199818
199922
20007
20012
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 31%

31% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and gas recirculation valve (egr valve).

FIRE
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WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED LIQUID UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040825

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

SUSPENSION 8%

8% of complaints: suspension — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and upper arm.

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 25MPH, A BOLT FELL OUT OF UPPER CONTROL ARM, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, HITTING A GAURD RAIL. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960412

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19960701 — fuel system, gasoline

THE FUEL TANK ON THESE VEHICLES CAN BECOME PUNCTURED BY A FUEL TANK FLANGE ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT DURING REAR-END COLLISIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL TANK

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO NEW SHIELD GUSSETS BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND ATTACHMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT THE REINFORCEMENT FROM PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK WALL.

Campaign 96V121001 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Geo Tracker — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V121001 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Geo Tracker?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Geo Tracker have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-03 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.