MYRModel Year Report

1986 Mercury Topaz

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1986 Mercury Topaz
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:38:15.069Z

Only 9 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 9 complaints 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, 1986 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1986 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 complaints 1995 1998: 1 complaints 1998
1986: 9 complaints
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YearComplaints
19831
198410
19855
19869
198716
198821
198947
199048
199140
199262
199373
199463
19951
19981

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 9 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
STEERING

2 of 9 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and ignition.

FIRE
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ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960501

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 9 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE
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THE HEAD GASKET LEAK AND REPLACE FAN MOTOR , CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE TWO TIMES,THE RACK/PINION WENT OUT WHEN DRIVING THERE IS MORE . TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950810

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19860326 — EA (closed 19890728)

SEATBACK FAILURE

I 19870501 — PE (closed 19880121)

STALLING

I 19880318 — PE (closed 19880919)

HALFSHAFT FAILURE

I 19890419 — PE (closed 19890906)

SPEED CONTROL MALFUNCTION

I 19890906 — EA (closed 19901130)

SPEED CNTRL MALFUNCTION

I 19960111 — DP (closed 19960119)

REAR BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE

I 19960119 — PE (closed 19960528)

REAR BRK ADJUSTER FAILURE

R 20071015 — fuel system, gasoline

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 VEHIC

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.

Campaign 07E064000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Mercury Topaz — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07E064000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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 1986 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 1986 Mercury Topaz?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Mercury Topaz have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.