1997 Mercury Tracer problems by component
142 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Mercury Tracer, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 47 | 33% | 102,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 22 | 15% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 21 | 15% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 11 | 8% | — |
| Suspension → | 11 | 8% | — |
| Tires | 9 | 6% | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 6% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4% | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3% | — |
| Steering | 3 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 1% | — |
| Structure | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.