MYRModel Year Report

1989 Mercury Tracer

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1989 Mercury Tracer
RENDERED 2026-10-31T22:04:30.978Z

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
16

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 21 complaints 1989: 16 complaints 1989 16 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 61 complaints 1992: 24 complaints 1992 1993: 63 complaints 1994: 67 complaints 1994 1995: 96 complaints 1996: 12 complaints 1996 1997: 142 complaints 1998: 44 complaints 1998 1999: 20 complaints 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints
1988: 21 complaints 1988 1989: 16 complaints 1989 16 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 61 complaints 1991 1992: 24 complaints 1992 1993: 63 complaints 1993 1994: 67 complaints 1994 1995: 96 complaints 1995 1996: 12 complaints 1996 1997: 142 complaints 1997 1998: 44 complaints 1998 1999: 20 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003
1988: 21 complaints 1988 1989: 16 complaints 1989 16 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 61 complaints 1991 1992: 24 complaints 1992 1993: 63 complaints 1993 1994: 67 complaints 1994 1995: 96 complaints 1995 1996: 12 complaints 1996 1997: 142 complaints 1997 1998: 44 complaints 1998 1999: 20 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003

1989: 16 complaints

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YearComplaints
19870
198821
198916
19902
199161
199224
199363
199467
199596
199612
1997142
199844
199920
20002
20010
20020
20030

Known problem areas

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

6 of 16 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and exhaust system.

FIRE
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Vehicle fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-11-14

Parked vehicle on lot later vehicle burst into flames.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-23

Service brakes

4 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Seat belts

2 of 16 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage.

Wheels

1 of 16 total reports mentions: wheels.

Tires

1 of 16 total reports mentions: tires.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1996-04-24Seat belts95V103011 The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "Press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to…

    Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Mercury Tracer — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V103011 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1989 Mercury Tracer reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Mercury Tracer?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Mercury Tracer have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.