1993 GEO Tracker Problems
- Complaints
- 24filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 164,500miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 23 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl RWD · 22 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 GEO Tracker (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 1993 GEO Tracker. The part named most often is body and structure, with 5 complaints (21% of the total), followed by steering (4) and transmission and drivetrain (4). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 164,500 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 15 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure5 21%
- Steering4 17%
- Equipment3 13%
- Other or unknown3 13%
- Suspension3 13%
- Brakes2 8.3%
- Seat belts2 8.3%
- Seats2 8.3%
- Electrical system1 4.2%
Also reported: Engine cooling (1), Exterior lighting (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Steering: “The bolts that hold the A/C unit compressor in the engine sheared off, causing the compressor to fall out. Also, power steering became inoperative which may result in loss of steering control. Gm contacted and will not offer assistance for this design defect.”
NHTSA complaint #837538, filed 1999-05Transmission and drivetrain: “Rear axle shaft housing tube failed while driving. Lost control of vehicle. Nearly rolled over. Had it towed to mechanic. Indication was a lack of oil going to differential which caused problem with rear axle. It was also found that the right rear differential had totally failed.”
NHTSA complaint #880285, filed 2001-02Equipment: “Vehicle was invoved in an accident which caused vehicle to roll over. While rolling over jack freed itself from the support under the seat, and flew around, almost hitting consumer in the head. Can NHTSA look into this matter before it happened to someone else.”
NHTSA complaint #842209, filed 1999-07Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 164,500 and 164,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1993 GEO Tracker version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracker Convertible 2WD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 22 | 24 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Tracker Convertible 2WD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 20 | 22 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Tracker Convertible 4WD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 22 | 24 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Tracker Convertible 4WD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 20 | 22 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Tracker Van 4WD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 22 | 24 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Tracker Van 4WD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 20 | 22 | 21 | $3,200 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 94V073001Apr 16, 1994Suspension › RearCovers: GEO Tracker 1993–1994
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.
Recall details for the 1993 GEO Tracker → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE94011Rear axle housing failureClosed · Feb 3, 1994
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the GEO Tracker
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7 | 37,235 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 22 | 63,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 18 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 25 | 119,672 | 0 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 71 | — | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 64 | 113,850 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 48 | 69,006 | 3 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 24 | 164,500 | 1 | — | 23 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 19 | 102,500 | 0 | — | 23 | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 18 | 181,500 | 1 | — | 23 | — | Stable |
| 1990 | 25 | — | 1 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 10 | — | 1 | — | 25 | — | Not enough data |
All GEO Tracker model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 GEO Tracker have?
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 1993 GEO Tracker as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 GEO Tracker is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 5 complaints (21% of the total), followed by steering with 4.
Has the 1993 GEO Tracker been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1993 GEO Tracker get?
The EPA rates the 1993 GEO Tracker (Tracker Convertible 2WD, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 22 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 GEO Tracker reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 164,500 miles and the middle half falls between 164,500 and 164,500 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.