CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Mercury Topaz has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 5 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (14 reports).
1989 Mercury Topaz recalls
Most common 1989 Mercury Topaz problems
Problem areas named in the 46 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
| Seat Belts | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
What owners report
I SAW ON SCHUCKS.COM THAT MY CAR WAS PART OF A RECALL FOR AN INTERNAL IGNITION SHORT CIRCUIT AND MY CAR HAS HAD THE SAME SYMPTOMS SUCH AS SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE AND MY CAR IS FINE IT ONLY HAS 65,000+ MILES ON IT AND IT TURNS OFF 2-3 SECS AFTER TURNING IT ON THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP IT ON IS IF I GIVE IT GAS. *TR
CAR KEEPS STALLING WHEN IN AN IDLE POSITION (LIKE AT A STOP LIGHT).TAKES ABOUT 10 TRIES TO GET IT TO START,AND KEEP RUNNING.WILL IDLE HIGH THEN IDLE LOW THEN IDLE HIGH AGAIN THEN DIE...
ALTERNATOR HAD THREE SETS OF WIRES REPLACED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VEHICLE STALLS DAILY ONLY AT A STOP STAND STILL POSTION. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS, THEY COULD NOT FIND A REMEDY.*AK CONSUMER STATES THIS FAILURE HAS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. *SLC
ENGINE OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT FIRE. *MJS
1989 Mercury Topaz questions
Does the 1989 Mercury Topaz have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1989 Mercury Topaz: Electrical System:Ignition. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Mercury Topaz?
Based on 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (14), Engine And Engine Cooling (10), Seat Belts (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Mercury Topaz has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.