1986 Mercury Topaz Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 22%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1986 Mercury Topaz, 22% of the 9 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.
“Sudden application of foot brake causes right front brake to lock. No braking on other 3 wheels. Able to stop only by using hand brake and steering to avoid collision. Replaced brakes to no effect.”
NHTSA complaint #723572, filed 2000-06Brakes: 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 1986 Mercury Topaz
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Mercury Topaz
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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