SteeringPart report
1986 Mercury Topaz Steering 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 steering 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.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1986 Mercury Topaz
Engine cooling
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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