1993 Mercury Topaz vs 1993 Saturn SL
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 | 1993 Mercury Topaz | 1993 Saturn SL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 71 | 175 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 59 | 2 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 24–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Topaz | Saturn SL |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 30 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 32 |
| Seat Belts | 17 | 15 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 19 |
| Power Train | 5 | 26 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 19 |
| Seats | 1 | 21 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 10 |
1993 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.