1998 Mercury Topaz Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Topaz years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Mercury Topaz. That is the most of any Topaz model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Mercury Topaz problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Mercury Topaz recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Mercury Topaz.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Gas tank rusted thorugh causing leakage. Nlm
Other Mercury Topaz years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Topaz | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercury Topaz?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercury Topaz?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Mercury Topaz a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Topaz model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.