1993 Mercury Topaz seat belts problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1993 Mercury Topaz — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Bought car at mooneys desert hot springs auto sales in october 10,2002 as used car. Seat belts do not work. Suspension shakes, brakes make noise. Fuel pump went out fist trip. Drivers window does not retrack right. Engine over heat when idling. Water pump went out. Air conditioner and heater do not…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
“I purchased a car in october of 2002, the seat belts did not work,the a/c and heater do not work. Fuel pump went out after ap. 300 miles, water pump shortly there after. All 4 tires treaded apart. Electronic side mirrors do not work. Gas gage does not work properly. Heats up when idling. Excessive…”
filed Jun 16, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Topaz years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Topaz | 13 | 21% |
| 1992 Topaz | 16 | 26% |
| 1991 Topaz | 8 | 20% |
| 1990 Topaz | 3 | 6% |
| 1989 Topaz | 7 | 15% |
| 1988 Topaz | 5 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 Mercury Topaz
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.