MYRModel Year Report

1990 Mercury Tracer

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1990 Mercury Tracer
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:57.326Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 21 complaints 1988 1989: 16 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 2 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 1990: 2 complaints 1990 2 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 1990: 2 complaints 1990 2 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

1990: 2 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

1 of 2 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.

Show complaint excerpts

Noticed water on passenger's side. Top of mat dry, but under mat was wet. Took to dealer & mechanic said coming from door. Needs to order weather strip. Manufacturer's defect. Body shop needs to look. 3RD dealership said water coming from air duct.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-06-15

Steering

1 of 2 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing idler and attachment.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

While vehicle was idling, underneath the hood caught fire and cut off. Ts

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-02

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1990 Mercury Tracer — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Mercury Tracer?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Mercury Tracer have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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