1987 Mercury Topaz

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1987 Mercury Topaz
RENDERED 2026-09-16T12:52:34.924Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1987: 16 complaints

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

7 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and ignition.

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

6 of 16 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and exhaust system.

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HAD VARY PROBLEMS WITH CAR YOU NAME IT IT HAS BROKE ON IT , I BROUGHT IT USED AND NEVER KNEW UNTIL I STARTED TO FIX CAR THAT THE TOPAZ HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS, BUT GOT TO HAVE SOME THING TO DRIVE, THIS CAR GOT MORE PROBLEMS AND SOME

NHTSA ODI report, 20040422

Also filed under STRUCTURE and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

STRUCTURE

3 of 16 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.

SUSPENSION

2 of 16 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing control arm.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 16 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.

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 electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 07E064000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

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 electrical system, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 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.