Does the 1996 Geo Tracker have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1996 Geo Tracker recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Geo dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Geo Tracker?

71 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1996 Geo Tracker recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 Geo Tracker. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Geo been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Geo dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1996 Geo Tracker recalls, newest first

July 1, 1996NHTSA 96V12100118,121 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: The fuel tank on these vehicles can become punctured by a fuel tank flange attachment reinforcement during rear-end collisions. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel tank integrity."
Consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: if an ignition source was present, fuel leakage resulting from this puncture could result in a post-crash fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install two new shield gussets between the fuel tank and attachment brackets to prevent the reinforcement from puncturing the fuel tank wall.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 71 complaints about the 1996 Geo Tracker with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 15
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 10
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline17
Air bags › Frontal9
Service brakes8
Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner5
Fuel system4

Other Geo Tracker years

Other 1996 Geo models

Most recalled 1996 vehicles

1996 Dodge Caravan (16 recalls)
1996 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1996 Dodge Ram (14 recalls)
1996 Plymouth Voyager (13 recalls)
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1996’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1996 Geo Tracker have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 Geo Tracker recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Geo dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Geo Tracker?: 71 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.