MYRModel Year Report

1991 Mercury Topaz

▲ Better than typical
1991 Mercury Topaz
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:55:07.003Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Topaz Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1985 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 complaints 1995 1998: 1 complaints 1998
1991: 40 complaints
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YearComplaints
19831
198410
19855
19869
198716
198821
198947
199048
199140
199262
199373
199463
19951
19981

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 30%

30% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and switch.

FIRE
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AN ELECTRICAL FIRE CAUSED BY THE WIRING IN THE IGNITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960130

FAULTY HEADLIGHT WIRING RESULTED IN A FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19950615

SERVICE BRAKES 25%

25% of complaints: service brakes — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SEAT BELTS 20%

20% of complaints: seat belts — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing webbing and retractor.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%

15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and radiator assembly.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 15%

15% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel pump and fuel injection system.

FIRE
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I TOOK MY CAR TO HAVE IT SERVICED ON FRIDAY AND THEY SAID I HAD A GAS LEAK WHICH I HADN'T NOTICED. I HAD EVEN SMOKED IN MY CAR ON THE WAY TO THE STATION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030428

WHILE PARKED OVER NIGHT, QUOTED BY FIRE MARSHALL "VEHICLE STARTED" THEN BEGAN SMOKING UNTIL FIRE IGNITED. NOW CLASSIFIED AS TOTALED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.

NHTSA ODI report, 19951228

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19960111 — DP (closed 19960119)

REAR BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE

I 19960119 — PE (closed 19960528)

REAR BRK ADJUSTER FAILURE

I 19960502 — PE (closed 19960930)

ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRES

R 19960607 — electrical system

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Campaign 96V071000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Mercury Topaz — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V071000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 1989 ● 1990 ◆ 1992

WORST YEARS

◆ 1993 ◆ 1994 ◆ 1992

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Mercury Topaz reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Mercury Topaz is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Mercury Topaz?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 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.