Mercury Topaz years to avoid
The Mercury Topaz years to avoid are 1994, 1993, 1992, 1990, 1991, 1989 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1998 is the cleanest year on record.
581
Total complaints
11
Recall campaigns
1983–1998
Years covered
6
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Topaz years to avoid
Every Topaz year
Common questions
What are the worst Mercury Topaz years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Topaz years to avoid are 1994, 1993, 1992, 1990, 1991, 1989. The cleanest year on record is 1998.
What is the best year for the Mercury Topaz?
By complaint volume, 1998 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Topaz years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercury Topaz have?
Across all model years, the Topaz has 11 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 581 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.