2000 Mercury Tracer Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 31, 2001 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Tracer years
Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mercury Tracer. That ranks 6th out of 6 Tracer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Mercury Tracer
1991-1996 Mercury Tracer photographed in USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Mercury Tracer problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling150%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 1 complaints
2000: 1200012001: 120011

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Mercury Tracer recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Mercury Tracer.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

When abs brakes are applied in wet conditions vehicle begins to slip and slide. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.*ak

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Oct 31, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 898561

Defective serpentine belts needed to be replaced on four occasions. Dealer unable to locate cause. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Dec 4, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 875961

Other Mercury Tracer years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
200020
1999 Tracer200
1998 Tracer440
1997 Tracer1421
1996 Tracer120
1995 Tracer963

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercury Tracer?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Mercury Tracer?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.