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1990–1994 · 5 model years

Mercury Topaz recalls & problems by year

8 recalls and 284 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199371 complaints
Most recalls19932 recalls
Crashes reported21in owner complaints
Injuries reported141 death
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0204060801990: 48 complaints, 2 recalls1991: 40 complaints, 1 recalls1992: 62 complaints, 2 recalls1993: 71 complaints, 2 recalls1994: 63 complaints, 1 recalls19901991199219931994
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1994 Topaz—19–24 mpg1637161
1993 Topaz—19–24 mpg2718430
1992 Topaz—19–24 mpg2623630
1991 Topaz—19–23 mpg1400900
1990 Topaz—19–24 mpg24831120

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system70
  • Engine and engine cooling70
  • Seat belts62
  • Service brakes, hydraulic46
  • Vehicle speed control26
  • Fuel system, gasoline23
  • Power train21
  • Visibility17