Mercury Topaz Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Mercury Topaz, across 2 model years (1995–1998). The 1998 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.
Mercury Topaz years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Topaz model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1998 Topaz: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1995 Topaz: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercury Topaz problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercury Topaz model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Topaz | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1995 Topaz | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercury Topaz years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1998 (1), 1995 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercury Topaz?
Fuel System, Gasoline, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercury Topaz have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.