1985 Mercury Topaz Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 60%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1985 Mercury Topaz, 60% of the 5 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Pe96-005, rear brake adjusting pin failure, causing the brake not to adjust properly. Consumer states rear brakes do not automatically adjust, brakes have to be manually adjusted every couple of months.”
NHTSA complaint #984236, filed 1996-05Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 7 | 11% |
| 1993 | 12 | 17% |
| 1992 | 5 | 8% |
| 1991 | 8 | 20% |
| 1990 | 6 | 13% |
| 1989 | 3 | 7% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 22% |
| 1985 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 1985 Mercury Topaz
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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