1994 Geo TRACKER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
32 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
69,006 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 32 complaints (9.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 3 | 9.4% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 6.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure | 3 |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 3 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
Structure: 3; Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments: 3; Seats: 2; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 2; Suspension:Rear: 2; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 30 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
1995: 12; 1996: 5; 2000: 4; 2001: 4; 2002: 4; 2005: 1; 2008: 2
Pattern summary
Structure leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10109660 · 2005-02-02 (February 2, 2005)
WHILE STEERING THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN. A LOUD NOISE COME FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INFORMED COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT A RECALL 96V118000 WA SISSUED FOR STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN. HOWEVER, MECHANIC TOLD THE DRIVER THAT THIS RECALL WAS NOT FOR THIS VEHICLE DUE TO VIN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10109660 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10242946 · 2008-09-19 (September 19, 2008)
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 REFUSED DUE TO RECALL CANCELLATION BY GENERAL MOTORS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 138,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10242946 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10253205 · 2008-12-30 (December 30, 2008)
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 TYPE OF FUEL TO PUT INTO THE VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A DIESEL FUEL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COMPLAINED THAT THE "CONDUIT OF CONTINUUM OF VEHICULAR PROPRIETY." THE DEALER STATED THE CARBURETOR AND EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED REPAIRS AT AN ESTIMATED COSTS OF $700. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 238,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 12 miles reported. Look up ODI 10253205 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484759 · 1995-08-07 (August 7, 1995)
STEERING GEAR BOX FAILED. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484759 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 489319 · 1995-08-10 (August 10, 1995)
CRACK IN ENGINE BLOCK, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489319 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 489752 · 1995-04-30 (April 30, 1995)
HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP WHICH IS MOUNTED ON SPARE TIRE, CAUSES SCRATCHES ON PLEXIGLASS REAR WINDOW WHEN BEING REMOVED AND DISTORTIONS WHEN DRIVING.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489752 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 500239 · 1995-12-04 (December 4, 1995)
WINDS BLOW TRACKER ALL OVER THE ROAD, WITHOUT ANY CONTROL BY DRIVER. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 500239 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 502897 · 1996-03-09 (March 9, 1996)
REAR BRAKES REPLACED DUE TO NOISE. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 502897 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
94V016000 · Steering:Rack And Pinion
Reported: 1994-01-21 (January 21, 1994)
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A LOWER STEERING SHAFT THAT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO A MISLOCATED WELD.
Consequence: IF THE SEPARATION OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN RESULT AND AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.
NHTSA campaign record ↗94V073001 · Suspension:Rear
Reported: 1994-04-16 (April 16, 1994)
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.
Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE LINE RESULTS IN LOSS OF ONE-HALF OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE. IN EITHER CASE, AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS OF THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES ON INVOLVED VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE COMPLETE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA campaign record ↗96V118000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Reported: 1996-07-01 (July 1, 1996)
THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER HUB TO SPOKE WELD CAN FRACTURE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION WILL ALLOW THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR THE SUSPECT STEERING WHEEL LOT DATE CODE AND REPLACE ANY FOUND TO HAVE THIS SUSPECT DATE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗