MYRModel Year Report

1983 Mercury Topaz

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1983 Mercury Topaz
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:05:07.604Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Topaz Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1983 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 16 complaints 1987 1988: 21 complaints 1989: 46 complaints 1989 1990: 48 complaints 1991: 40 complaints 1991 1992: 62 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1993 1994: 63 complaints 1995: 1 complaints 1995 1998: 1 complaints 1998
1983: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19831
198410
19855
19869
198716
198821
198946
199048
199140
199262
199371
199463
19951
19981

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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WHILE PARKED WITH THE IGNITION TURNED ON, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960426

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19860326 — EA (closed 19890728)

SEATBACK FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1983 Mercury Topaz — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ● 1989 ● 1990

WORST YEARS

◆ 1993 ◆ 1994 ◆ 1992

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FAQ

Is the 1983 Mercury Topaz reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1983 Mercury Topaz?

The most-reported component is electrical system:ignition:switch, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1983 Mercury Topaz have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.