MYRModel Year Report

Mercury Topaz — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

3 model years to watch and 1 best bet. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Caution3 years

Best bets1 year

Complaint history

1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1983 1984: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1985: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 47 complaints, Recommended 1989 1990: 48 complaints, Recommended 1991: 40 complaints, Recommended 1992: 62 complaints, Caution 1993: 73 complaints, Caution 1993 1994: 63 complaints, Caution 1995: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1998: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1998 1993 · 73
1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1983 1984: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1985: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 47 complaints, Recommended 1989 1990: 48 complaints, Recommended 1991: 40 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 62 complaints, Caution 1993: 73 complaints, Caution 1993 1994: 63 complaints, Caution 1995: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1995 1997 1998: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1993 · 73
1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1983 1984: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 47 complaints, Recommended 1989 1990: 48 complaints, Recommended 1990 1991: 40 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 62 complaints, Caution 1992 1993: 73 complaints, Caution 1993 1994: 63 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1995 1996 1997 1998: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1998 1993 · 73
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
1998 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1996–1997 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1995 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1994 ◆ Caution 63 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1993 ◆ Caution 73 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1992 ◆ Caution 62 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1991 ▲ Recommended 40 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1990 ● Recommended 48 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1989 ● Recommended 47 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1988 ○ Not enough data 21 Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 ○ Not enough data 16 Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 9 Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 5 Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1984 ○ Not enough data 10 Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1983 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

11

recalls on file across every Mercury Topaz model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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