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1989 Mercury Topaz vs 1991 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.

Metric1989 Mercury Topaz1991 Mercury Topaz
NHTSA complaints4640
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)3438
Investigations33
Crash reports20
Fire reports59
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)19–2419–23
Median reported incident mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentMercury TopazMercury Topaz
Electrical System1312
Engine and Engine Cooling106
Seat Belts78
Service Brakes, Hydraulic38
Vehicle Speed Control64
Fuel System, Gasoline45
Power Train41
Exterior Lighting21

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling105

Compare all Mercury Topaz vs Mercury Topaz years →

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.