Volkswagen Cabrio 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 | Volkswagen Cabrio | Mercury Tracer |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 302 | 754 |
| Model years covered | 1989–2002 | 1988–2000 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 1997 |
| Best model year | 1995 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 34 | 93 |
| Fires reported | 22 | 60 |
| Injuries reported | 27 | 71 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 27.5% | 30.1% |
Volkswagen Cabrio by year
What breaks
Electrical System
51
16.9%
Engine & Cooling
36
11.9%
Brakes
29
9.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
26
8.6%
Airbags
22
7.3%
Body & Structure
20
6.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
19
6.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
18
6.0%
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%