1996 GEO Tracker Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 10%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 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 GEO Tracker, 10% of the 71 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Service engine light on after 50,000 miles, took to mechanic said computer said problems with the torque convertor, couldnt find any problems. Reset light, left. Same day speeds of over 55 MPH light came back on. Now having shifting problems. Shifts at high speeds. Makes high whiny noise (almost like a belt is loose). Pulling bad to the right (even after alignment). Brakes have locked twice. Seatbelts lock at low speeds and when stopped.”
NHTSA complaint #752544, filed 2001-09“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“Consumer took car in for oil change, and mechanic said that only one nut: bolt was holding the fan shroud on, there were suppose to be 4 nut:bolts. Front drive shaft fell off. A bolts in pcv valve were loose.”
NHTSA complaint #872488, filed 2000-10“Vehicle has experienced continued problems with the transmission not shifting properly, several repairs to transmission to try to remedy the shifting problems, however not able to be fixed properly.”
NHTSA complaint #550679, filed 2000-02Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 GEO Tracker
22 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 GEO Tracker
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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