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1994 Geo Tracker 4WD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1994 Tracker 4WD.

The 1994 Geo Tracker 4WD calls for 4.5 quarts of 10W-30 or 5W-30 API-rated oil. Owner feedback for this model year totals 56 complaints, primarily centered on structure, alongside three recalls. Across the 1990–1998 generation, complaint counts span from a low of 20 in 1992 to a high of 88 in 1996, positioning the 1994 model in the middle of that reliability range.

Model year19941993

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 19468075. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnDOMEOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter19468075
Engine air filter96064348 alt 96068629
Fuel filter25121587
Spark plug19354429 alt 19354423
Front wiper blades12344994 discontinued
Serpentine belt30005360 alt 96058052
Thermostat96067236 alt 91177653

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.1 qt
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine OilAPI · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt
Power Steering FluidATF

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 15,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEGR System (inspect) · PCV Valve (replace) · Transmission Oil Cooler Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Distributor Cap (inspect) · Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect) · Ignition Timing (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (replace)
Every 80,000 miOxygen Sensor (replace)
At 90,000 miTiming Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miCatalytic Converter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister (replace) · Fuel Injector (clean) · Powertrain Control System Sensors (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 1994 Geo Tracker 4WD dominate in one area — the structure, 18 of 56 reports (32%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 3 recall campaigns target the structure, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 10 of the reports describe a crash and 3 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the structure pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
56
Owner complaints
10 involved a crash · 3 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 56 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure18
Power Train5
Suspension4
Steering3
Seat Belts3
Engine & Engine Cooling3
Seats3
Electrical System3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

94V016000Steering:Rack And PinionReported 21/01/1994

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A LOWER STEERING SHAFT THAT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO A MISLOCATED WELD. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.

94V073001Suspension:RearReported 16/04/1994

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. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS OF THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES ON INVOLVED VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE COMPLETE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1994 Tracker 4WD take?

4.5 qt of ABOVE 40 degrees F 30W API, ABOVE 0 degrees F 10W-30 API, ALL TEMPERATURES 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1994 Tracker 4WD have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.