Nissan Cube vs Mercury Tracer
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Nissan Cube | Mercury Tracer |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 302 | 754 |
| Model years covered | 2009–2014 | 1988–2000 |
| Worst model year | 2009 | 1997 |
| Best model year | 2012 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 12 | 93 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 60 |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 71 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.3% | 30.1% |
Nissan Cube by year
What breaks
Electrical System
52
17.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
49
16.2%
Steering
42
13.9%
Engine & Cooling
26
8.6%
Airbags
24
7.9%
Other & Unspecified
17
5.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
16
5.3%
Body & Structure
12
4.0%
Mercury Tracer by year
What breaks
Electrical System
99
13.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
84
11.1%
Engine & Cooling
83
11.0%
Airbags
76
10.1%
Brakes
67
8.9%
Seat Belts
64
8.5%
Suspension
48
6.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
43
5.7%