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Geo Tracker years to avoid

The Geo Tracker years to avoid are 1996, 1995, 1994, 1999, 1993, 1997 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1988 is the cleanest year on record.

450

Total complaints

9

Recall campaigns

1986–2002

Years covered

6

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Tracker years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
1996High complaint rate103
1995High complaint rate68
1994High complaint rate56
1999High complaint rate36
1993High complaint rate35
1997High complaint rate35

Every Tracker year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200210
200121
200080
1999avoid363
1998270
1997avoid350
1996avoid1031
1995avoid680
1994avoid563
1993avoid351
1992200
1991211
1990271
1989101
198800
198700
198610

Common questions

What are the worst Geo Tracker years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Tracker years to avoid are 1996, 1995, 1994, 1999, 1993, 1997. The cleanest year on record is 1988.

What is the best year for the Geo Tracker?

By complaint volume, 1988 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Tracker years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Geo Tracker have?

Across all model years, the Tracker has 9 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 450 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.