1996 Geo Tracker engine and engine cooling problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Geo Tracker — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While the vehicle was parked consumer noticed liquid underneath the vehicle. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once. *ak”
filed Aug 25, 2004
“There was smoke coming out from under dash and all equipment panels quit working-no interior lights, blinkers, hazards, radio,speedometer. When stopped car idles down lights go dim and stalls. When this happens and you start to go the fan belt sqeals. Nlm”
filed Apr 3, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Tracker years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Tracker | 6 | 27% |
| 1997 Tracker | 5 | 20% |
| 1995 Tracker | 8 | 13% |
| 1994 Tracker | 3 | 6% |
| 1993 Tracker | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 Tracker | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Geo Tracker
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.