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1992 Geo Tracker: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns for the 1992 Geo Tracker. Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (0)

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns for the 1992 Geo Tracker. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Owner complaints (19)

19 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The tires is mentioned most often.

3involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries reported
3deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Geo Tracker, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 19.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 1992 compares with other Tracker years

Best and worst Tracker years →
1986198919901991199219931994199519961997
This year (1992)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined

23
mpg combined
22
city
24
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,900
CO₂ tailpipe
386 g/mi
EPA class
Special Purpose Vehicles

What it costs you to run

$2,840per year
$237per month
652gallons a year

Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

1992 Geo Tracker configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
1.6 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive22 / 24 / 23$2,900386
1.6 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive22 / 24 / 23$2,900386
1.6 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive22 / 24 / 23$2,900386
1.6 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive20 / 22 / 21$3,200423
1.6 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive20 / 22 / 21$3,200423
1.6 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive20 / 22 / 21$3,200423

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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1992 Geo Tracker FAQ

How many recalls does the 1992 Geo Tracker have?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1992 Geo Tracker. Check a specific car with NHTSA's VIN lookup, which also covers newly announced recalls.

What are the most common 1992 Geo Tracker problems?

Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. Tires (4), Structure (3), Visibility (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 1992 Geo Tracker get?

EPA rates the 1.6 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 22 city, 24 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 1992 Tracker compare with other years?

Among the 1986–1997 Geo Tracker model years at least five years old, the 1986 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1996 the most (71). The 1992 drew 19. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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