- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Separation of the wheel assembly can cause loss of vehicle control and separation of the brake line results in loss of one-half of the braking system, increasing stopping distance. In either case, an accident can occur.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the welds of the rear axle assemblies on involved vehicles and, if necessary, replace the complete rear axle assembly.
Vehicle safety record
1993 Geo Tracker Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 1993 Geo Tracker with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (5) and the seats & seat belts (4). Those complaints describe 4 crashes, 2 fires, 15 injuries and 1 death. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 1994 for the rear. For comparison, the 1992 has 19 and the 1994 has 51.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Tracker year, for its age
#113 most complained-about 1993 vehicle
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 4
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 15
- Deaths
- 1
Most common 1993 Geo Tracker problems
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1993 Geo Tracker recalls 1
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24 complaints about the 1993 Geo Tracker
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
1993 GEO TRACKER AIR CONDITION PUMP WAS CRACKED. *BF
Geo trackers, one a 1993 and the other a 2003 model, caught fire after an accident, ref odi number 10111697. *Bf the consumer was rear ended by another motorist. (Lawyer wrote in on behalf of client). Attorney provided par on incident and fire inuured occupant was seated in front passenger seat.Pco
While driving at 40 mph brake line fractured, causing vehicle to swerve out of control. Dealer notified. *Ak
Rear axle came apart while driving. Dealer has been notified. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to vin.*Ak
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.*Ak it was also found that the right rear differential had totally failed. *Yh
Panel where driver side top door hinge is attached experienced metal fatigue, causing door to separate from frame.*Ak
Rear axle welding failed, dealer said there was no recall on this vehicle. Nlm
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. *Ak
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.*Ak *ml
Vehicle would not downshift properly on slushy road surface causing vehicle to loose control resulting in vehicle accident. Seat belts broke during collision resulting in injuries and ejection from vehicle.
Faulty weld from the housing to the tube not noticed during a recall inspection. (Recall# 94v073001) (qcaw)
Metal area surrounding the hinge bolts, which hold the upper side of the driver's door, fatigued and gave away.
Insulatin from dash jammed blower and melter wiring.
Door hinge weld failed resulting in separation from frame.
While exiting vehicle, driver's side door sagged; noticed the bolts were tight but pulling hinge from body of frame. Taking vehicle to dealership. *Ak
Floor board crumbled/dash board collapsed/driver's seat separated from floor during accident, causing injury.
Alternator/generator assembly malfunctioned. *Sd
VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. *DH
When driving vehicle made a left turn and steering wheel locked up lost control of vehicle and hit another parked vehicle. Please describe details. Tt
Ran off the road killing the passenger and critically injuring the driver. Please describe. Tt
Rear axle suspension failure, rear axle assembly came apart. Tt
Driver's side door fell off the vehicle, a lot of wind noise coming into vehicle. Tt
When hit at 6:00 position when rear ended driver and passenger side seat backs fell completly backwards. Tt
DRIVER SEATBELT BUCKLE WILL NOT STAY FASTEN. TT
Geo Tracker: every year compared
All Tracker years1993 Geo Tracker vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Geo Tracker | 24 | 1 | D | |
| 1993 Geo Prizm | 79 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1993 Geo Storm | 57 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1993 Geo Metro | 51 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1993 Geo Tracker
Does the 1993 Geo Tracker have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1993 Geo Tracker: rear (April 1994). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Geo Tracker?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (5), seats & seat belts (4), steering (4).
How many complaints has the 1993 Geo Tracker had?
24 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 25, 1995 and the latest on February 24, 2010. Of these, 4 describe a crash and 2 a fire, and together they report 15 injuries and 1 death.
Is the 1993 Geo Tracker a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Geo Tracker year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Geo Tracker years have the most complaints?
1996 (71), 1995 (64), 1994 (51). See every Geo Tracker year compared.
What should I do if my 1993 Geo Tracker has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data