1999 Mercury Tracer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tracer years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercury Tracer. That ranks 4th out of 6 Tracer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 30%). Complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 20owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Mercury Tracer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 30% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 10% | 68,607 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mercury Tracer recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Mercury Tracer.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Air bag non-deployment (DP01001) — opened Apr 19, 2001, closed Nov 1, 2001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The trunk reflector plastic pegs broke and i've seen this on other tracers as well. We are unable to find another. If we were to go to a used car parts lot, most likely, they would break before we could pop one off. We are forced to use tape to hold it in place. The auto repair shop said that part…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mercury tracer. The contact stated that the horn continues to fail. The horn has been replaced on numerous occasions. For the most recent replacement, the wiring connected to the air bag burned. The dealer wired a separate button for the contact to push in order to…
Broken rear springs. *nm
Had to replace both headlamp electrical connectors, due to melting from excess heat. *jb
The front plastic headlight lens are deteriorating, conditions are causing poor visibility while driving at night. Both lens was replaced and repaired by a local repair shop. The dealer was not notified. *nm...the two headlight lens became yellow and discolored. They did not provide adequate…
Other Mercury Tracer years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Tracer | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 20 | 0 |
| 1998 Tracer | 44 | 0 |
| 1997 Tracer | 142 | 1 |
| 1996 Tracer | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 Tracer | 96 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercury Tracer?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercury Tracer?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Mercury Tracer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tracer model years, the 1999 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.