Mercury Topaz problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Mercury Topaz model year, from official NHTSA data.
351
NHTSA complaints
0
recall campaigns
308
service bulletins (TSBs)
4
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Mercury Topaz | 63 | 0 | 59 |
| 1993 Mercury Topaz | 71 | 0 | 59 |
| 1992 Mercury Topaz | 62 | 0 | 49 |
| 1991 Mercury Topaz | 40 | 0 | 38 |
| 1990 Mercury Topaz | 48 | 0 | 37 |
| 1989 Mercury Topaz | 46 | 0 | 34 |
| 1988 Mercury Topaz | 21 | 0 | 32 |
| 1987 Mercury Topaz | 16 | 0 | — |
| 1986 Mercury Topaz | 9 | 0 | — |
| 1985 Mercury Topaz | 5 | 0 | — |
| 1984 Mercury Topaz | 10 | 0 | — |
Common problems
- Mercury Topaz electrical system problems84
- Mercury Topaz seat belts problems69
- Mercury Topaz engine and engine cooling problems68
- Mercury Topaz service brakes, hydraulic problems42
- Mercury Topaz vehicle speed control problems29
- Mercury Topaz fuel system, gasoline problems25
- Mercury Topaz power train problems24
- Mercury Topaz suspension problems14
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRESPE96033 · opened May 2, 1996 · closed Sep 30, 1996
- REAR BRK ADJUSTER FAILUREPE96005 · opened Jan 19, 1996 · closed May 28, 1996
- REAR BRAKE SYSTEM FAILUREDP96002 · opened Jan 11, 1996 · closed Jan 19, 1996
- FAILED PASSIVE RESTRAINTEA90008 · opened Dec 27, 1989 · closed Dec 31, 1991