Mercury Topaz years to avoid
No model year of the Mercury Topaz stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercury Topaz years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercury Topaz complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercury Topaz problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical65
- Seat belts57
- Engine56
- Brakes39
- Acceleration24
- Fuel system22
- Transmission20
- Visibility14
- Suspension14
- Seats12
- Steering10
- Lights10
Mercury Topaz problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | - | 62 | Engine | 1 | 7 | ||
| 1993 | - | 71 | Seat belts | 97,365 | 2 | 8 | |
| 1992 | - | 62 | Seat belts | 2 | 3 | ||
| 1991 | - | 40 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1990 | - | 48 | Electrical | 1 | 3 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the Mercury Topaz
What years of the Mercury Topaz should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercury Topaz has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercury Topaz?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercury Topaz?
Electrical, with 65 complaints across all years, followed by seat belts (57) and engine (56).
How many recalls does the Mercury Topaz have?
2 recalls between 1990 and 1998. The 1993 model year has the most, with 2.
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