Mercury Tracer years to avoid
The Mercury Tracer years to avoid are 1997, 1995, 1993, 1994, 1991, 1998 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2003 is the cleanest year on record.
754
Total complaints
12
Recall campaigns
1987–2003
Years covered
6
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Tracer years to avoid
Every Tracer year
Common questions
What are the worst Mercury Tracer years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Tracer years to avoid are 1997, 1995, 1993, 1994, 1991, 1998. The cleanest year on record is 2003.
What is the best year for the Mercury Tracer?
By complaint volume, 2003 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Tracer years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercury Tracer have?
Across all model years, the Tracer has 12 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 754 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.