1997 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord | 1997 Mercury Tracer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 460 | 142 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 75 | 143 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 42 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 17 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–25 | 26–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 107,000 mi | 73,547 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Mercury Tracer |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 113 | 47 |
| Electrical System | 96 | 22 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 48 | 21 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 38 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 32 | 11 |
| Suspension | 28 | 11 |
| Power Train | 33 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 23 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 32 | 5 |
| Airbag warning light | 26 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
1997 Honda Accord
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.