1997 Dodge Neon vs 1997 Mercury Tracer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1997 Dodge Neon | 1997 Mercury Tracer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 390 | 142 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 62 | 143 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 44 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 17 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–29 | 26–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,000 mi | 73,547 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Neon | Mercury Tracer |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 222 | 21 |
| Air Bags | 41 | 47 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 44 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 22 |
| Power Train | 26 | 2 |
| Structure | 24 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 17 | 4 |
| Steering | 15 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 17 | 0 |
| Stalling | 12 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 10 |
1997 Dodge Neon
1997 Mercury Tracer
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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.