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1990 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.

Metric1990 Mercury Topaz1991 Mercury Topaz
NHTSA complaints4840
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)3738
Investigations33
Crash reports30
Fire reports119
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)19–2419–23
Median reported mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentMercury TopazMercury Topaz
Electrical System2112
Service Brakes, Hydraulic68
Engine and Engine Cooling66
Seat Belts38
Vehicle Speed Control64
Fuel System, Gasoline25
Steering41
Exterior Lighting31

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling05

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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.