How many recalls does the 1990 Mercury Tracer have?

The 1990 Mercury Tracer has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1990 Mercury Tracer has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1990 Mercury Tracer?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

1990 Mercury Tracer Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1990 Mercury Tracer. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

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

STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT · reported 2002-12-18

“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. *ak”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 1997-12-25

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1990 Mercury Tracer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.