1997 Mercury Tracer Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 6%of 142 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,093miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Mercury Tracer, 6% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,093 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While inspecting the tires on my car, I saw the inside sidewall had peeled away from the casing. This condition is on both front tires and consists of about 12 inches of damage per tire. I called goodyear customer relations and they gave me the impression that it was not of any great concern and that this was a normal condition that should be covered under the limited warranty adjustment policy. (DOT number: t278408gcw tiresize: p18565 r14)”
NHTSA complaint #736891, filed 2000-11“Si, p185/65r14, DOT unknown, replacement equipment with 7000 miles on a 1997 Mercury, Tracer. While driving 70 MPH there was vibration and a loud noise. Long piece of tread had come off left rear tire. Did major damage to vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #885559, filed 2001-04“Upon inspection the tire had uneven wear and there was a crack down the center of the right rear tire which was causing noise while drivng over 35 MPH (bf goodrich advantage plus 185/65/14 dotbf76tu1135). Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #559922, filed 2001-02“All four tires had same failure between 38000 and 40000 miles. Inner side wall seperated causing slow air loss. Tire would peel apart halfway between the tread and the bead. Tires were rotated often and showed no excess or irregular wear.”
NHTSA complaint #530777, filed 1998-02“While driving could feel tires vibrating. Then, took vehicle to dealer , and dealer found out that right front tire was having a tread separation. Firestone respond p185/65 r14. Firestone p185/65/r14”
NHTSA complaint #869398, filed 2000-09Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Mercury Tracer
47 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Mercury Tracer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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