MYRModel Year Report

1987 Mercury Topaz

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1987 Mercury Topaz
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:05:13.721Z

Only 16 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 16 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, 1987 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
1987: 16 complaints
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YearComplaints
19831
198410
19855
19869
198716
198821
198946
199048
199140
199262
199371
199463
19951
19981

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 16 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE DASH, THEN SAW FLAMES, NO INJURIES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960612

WHEN CAR WAS STARTED IGNITIONS SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE, HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960425

AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 15-20 MINUTES, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE MELTING ENGINE COMPONENTS UNDERHOOD ALONG W/TIRES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960422

STRUCTURE

2 of 16 total reports mention: structure.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.

TIRES

1 of 16 total reports mentions: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19890419 — PE (closed 19890906)

SPEED CONTROL MALFUNCTION

I 19891227 — EA (closed 19911231)

FAILED PASSIVE RESTRAINT

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

1987 Mercury Topaz — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure 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 1987 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 1987 Mercury Topaz?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Mercury Topaz have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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