1995 GEO Tracker Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 170,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 GEO Tracker, 9% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 170,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10112384, filed 2005-03“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 back into first gear. The failure and current mileages were less than 170,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10248584, filed 2008-11, 170,000 miles“While driving the clutch pedal will get tight until consumer can not shift gears. Then by keep applying pressure to clutch, it will eventually break . Last clutch that was put in, consumer had to have welding done because of the damage. Last clutch caused damage in the amount of $1800. Took to dealer ,and they replaced the clutch and some other parts that LED to clutch.”
NHTSA complaint #853477, filed 1999-12“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10587241, filed 2014-05Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 GEO Tracker
20 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 GEO Tracker
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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