1996 Geo Tracker
US · Special Purpose Vehicles
The 1996 Geo Tracker is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- 1.6L 4-cylinder (FFS)
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
- Drivetrain
- Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder (FFS) | |
| Displacement | 1.6 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 3 to 5 | |
| Drivetrain | Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
8 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
- Tracker Convertible 2WD · 1.6L · RWD · 3-speed automatic
- Tracker Convertible 2WD · 1.6L · RWD · 5-speed manual
- Tracker Convertible 4x4 · 1.6L · AWD · 3-speed automatic
- Tracker Convertible 4x4 · 1.6L · AWD · 5-speed manual
- Tracker Van 2WD · 1.6L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
- Tracker Van 2WD · 1.6L · RWD · 5-speed manual
- Tracker Van 4x4 · 1.6L · AWD · 4-speed automatic
- Tracker Van 4x4 · 1.6L · AWD · 5-speed manual
Recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 6, 2026.
96V121001: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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."
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.
Reported July 1, 1996. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 10, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 10, 2026
Data verified: November 10, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 1997 Geo Tracker
Gasoline
1.6L 4-cylinder ((FFS)) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1996 Geo Tracker have?
1.6L 4-cylinder ((FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1996 Geo Tracker?
Combined fuel economy is 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 1996 Geo Tracker front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD.
Are there recalls for the 1996 Geo Tracker?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 6, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.