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SuspensionPart report

1996 GEO Tracker Suspension Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
8%of 71 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 GEO Tracker, 8% of the 71 complaints for this model year. 2 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.

“While driving vehicle shimmies and the engine light comes on. Also, steering becomes hard and then the engine shuts down. Dealer repaired vehicle and the clutch shaft shattered twice, consumer owned vehicle for 3 years and has taken it to dealership approximately 20 times.”

NHTSA complaint #836328, filed 1999-03

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2000114%
1999523%
1998211%
199728%
199668%
199535%
1994510%
1993313%
199215%
1989110%

Other parts of the 1996 GEO Tracker

Engine cooling
22 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Steering
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology