1988 Honda Accord vs 1988 Mercury Topaz
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1988 Honda Accord | 1988 Mercury Topaz |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 88 | 21 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 0 | 32 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–26 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Mercury Topaz |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 31 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 0 |
| Power Train | 11 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 7 |
| Tires | 6 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 |
1988 Honda Accord
1988 Mercury Topaz
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.