MYRModel Year Report

1984 Mercury Topaz

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1984 Mercury Topaz
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:46.092Z

Only 10 complaints 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
10

Too few to rank

Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 1984

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 1 complaint 1984: 10 complaints 1984 10 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 16 complaints 1987 1988: 21 complaints 1989: 47 complaints 1989 1990: 48 complaints 1991: 40 complaints 1991 1992: 62 complaints 1993: 73 complaints 1993 1994: 63 complaints 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1998: 1 complaint
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1984 10 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 16 complaints 1987 1988: 21 complaints 1988 1989: 47 complaints 1989 1990: 48 complaints 1990 1991: 40 complaints 1991 1992: 62 complaints 1992 1993: 73 complaints 1993 1994: 63 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1998: 1 complaint 1998
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1984 10 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 16 complaints 1987 1988: 21 complaints 1988 1989: 47 complaints 1989 1990: 48 complaints 1990 1991: 40 complaints 1991 1992: 62 complaints 1992 1993: 73 complaints 1993 1994: 63 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1998: 1 complaint 1998

1984: 10 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19831
198410
19855
19869
198716
198821
198947
199048
199140
199262
199373
199463
19951
19981

Known problem areas

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

7 of 10 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and front underhood.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Engine compartment fire caused by the electrical system wiring.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-19

Electrical short or shock in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch fire. (The vehicle was in motion).

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-18

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing emission control and gasoline.

Visibility

1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing heater core.

Exterior lighting

1 of 10 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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    1983-05-04Interior lighting83V055000 In the event of a short circuit in the instrument panel, the headlamp and interior illumination control switches could overheat.

    Remedy: The headlamp switch will be replaced and fuse and fuse panel will be inspected for safe operation.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1983-12-22Seat belts83V134000 The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. The attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal…

    Remedy: Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1985-11-05Suspension85V145000 Rear supension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture causing the rear spindle to separate during use of car.

    Remedy: Replace rear suspension bolts as necessary.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1986-03-26Engineering analysisClosed 1989-07-28 Seatback failure
  5. R
    1986-06-20Seats86V082000 The forward bolt that provides part of the attachment between the driver's seat back assembly and the seat cushion frame may be subject to fatigue fracture.

    Remedy: Replace screws that attach driver's seat back assembly to the seat cushion frame.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1987-01-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1987-08-06 Steering syst. Failures
  7. I
    1987-05-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-01-21 Stalling
  8. I
    1988-03-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-09-19 Halfshaft failure
  9. I
    1996-01-11Defect petitionClosed 1996-01-19 Rear brake system failure
  10. I
    1996-01-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-05-28 Rear brk adjuster failure
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    2007-10-15Fuel system, gasoline07E064000 Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between August 2006 and July 2007 for use on the…

    Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

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    Date not on fileSuspension85V086000 Rear suspension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture during use of car.

    Remedy: Replace rear suspension bolts as necessary.

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Buy-smart checklist

1984 Mercury Topaz — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 85V086000 · Suspension
  • Recall 83V055000 · Interior lighting
  • Recall 83V134000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 85V145000 · Suspension
  • Recall 86V082000 · Seats
  • Recall 07E064000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 1984 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 1984 Mercury Topaz?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 70% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1984 Mercury Topaz have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.