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1991 Mercury Tracer vs 1992 Mercury Tracer

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1991 Mercury Tracer1992 Mercury Tracer
NHTSA complaints6024
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)5563
Investigations11
Crash reports22
Fire reports95
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)23–2823–29
Median reported mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentMercury TracerMercury Tracer
Electrical System177
Fuel System, Gasoline123
Seat Belts104
Engine and Engine Cooling71
Power Train51
Steering32
Service Brakes, Hydraulic30
Exterior Lighting21

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling50
Electrical failures50

Compare all Mercury Tracer vs Mercury Tracer years →

Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.