1997 Mercury Tracer vs 1998 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 Mercury Tracer | 1998 Mercury Tracer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 142 | 44 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 143 | 112 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–28 | 25–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 73,547 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Tracer | Mercury Tracer |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 47 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 6 |
| Suspension | 11 | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 2 |
| Visibility | 9 | 2 |
| Tires | 9 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
1997 Mercury Tracer
1998 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.