1995 Geo Tracker Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 8, 2014 · 64 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Tracker years
Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Geo Tracker. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Tracker model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (20 complaints, 31%), typically at around 111,382 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 7 fires, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Geo Tracker problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure20 · ~111,382 mi
Electrical System8
Engine and Engine Cooling8 · ~60,000 mi
Power Train6 · ~170,000 mi
Steering6
Seat Belts5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Suspension3 · ~150,264 mi
Equipment2
Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~113,850 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure2031%111,382——
Electrical System813%———
Engine and Engine Cooling813%60,000——
Power Train69%170,000——
Steering69%———
Seat Belts58%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic58%———
Suspension35%150,264——
Equipment23%———
Fuel System, Gasoline23%113,850——
Parking Brake12%———
Vehicle Speed Control12%———
Visibility12%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1996, with 11 complaints
1995: 7199571996: 111996111997: 6199761998: 2199821999: 111999112000: 112000112001: 8200182002: 1200212003: 2200322005: 1200512008: 1200812010: 1201012011: 1201112014: 120141

n = 64 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Geo Tracker recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Geo Tracker.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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.

Power Train · received May 8, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10587241

Cracking rot and separating where the rear suspension attaches. *tr

Suspension · received Sep 20, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10426427

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…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Nov 19, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10366884

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…

Power Train · received Nov 12, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10248584

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

Power Train · received Mar 2, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10112384

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Geo Tracker?

Owners most often report structure, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 20 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Geo Tracker?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Geo Tracker a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tracker model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.