1994 Geo Tracker Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1994 Geo Tracker, and owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1994 Geo Tracker
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Steering wheel/handle bar (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.
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Suspension: rear
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 separation of the brake line.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the welds of the rear axle assemblies on involved vehicles and, if necessary, replace the complete rear axle assembly.
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Rack and pinion (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.
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1994 Geo Tracker have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 69,006 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 12 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 geo tracker purchased in 2004 as a fuel vehicle. While driving at various speeds of less than 30 MPH the vehicle began to smoke and stalled. He was misinformed as to which t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 30, 2008 · Fuel system, gasoline
“Right rear rides low. Rear right axle housing welds appear to be stretched and leaking. Vehicle brought to dealer for recall inspection (recall id NHTSA: 94v073001). Recall inspection of axle housing”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 19, 2008 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1994 Geo Tracker (Tracker Convertible 2WD, Tracker Convertible 4WD, Tracker Van 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21–22 / 22–24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Geo Tracker model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Geo Tracker model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 Geo Tracker | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 Geo Tracker | 1 | 10 |
| 1990 Geo Tracker | 1 | 25 |
| 1991 Geo Tracker | 1 | 18 |
| 1992 Geo Tracker | 0 | 19 |
| 1993 Geo Tracker | 1 | 24 |
| 1994 Geo Tracker | 3 | 48 |
| 1995 Geo Tracker | 0 | 64 |
| 1996 Geo Tracker | 1 | 71 |
| 1997 Geo Tracker | 0 | 25 |
| 1998 Geo Tracker | 0 | 18 |
| 1999 Geo Tracker | 3 | 22 |
| 2000 Geo Tracker | 0 | 7 |
| 2001 Geo Tracker | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 Geo Tracker | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1994 Geo Tracker
How do I know if my 1994 Geo Tracker has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1994 Geo Tracker; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Geo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 94V016000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Geo models
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.