1987 Mercury Topaz Problems
- Complaints
- 16filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 22 mpgcombined, 2.3L 4-cyl FWD · 19 city / 28 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1987 Mercury Topaz (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1987 Mercury Topaz. The part named most often is electrical system, with 7 complaints (44% of the total), followed by engine cooling (4) and body and structure (3). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 110,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system7 44%
- Engine cooling4 25%
- Body and structure3 19%
- Fuel system2 13%
- Other or unknown2 13%
- Suspension2 13%
- Brakes1 6.3%
- Exterior lighting1 6.3%
- Seat belts1 6.3%
- Steering1 6.3%
Also reported: Tires (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Vehicle was parked and fire started. Police saw flames and put them out with fire extinguisher, fire department came to put fire out. Fire marshall stated fire started with the headlights. Burned the rubber bumper/ back to the front passenger tires, and under the hood. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #827490, filed 1998-09Engine cooling: “Had vary problems with car you name it it has broke on it , I brought it used and never knew until I started to fix car that the Topaz has so many problems, but got to have some thing to drive, this car got more problems and some”
NHTSA complaint #10069312, filed 2004-01, 110,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 110,000 and 110,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1987 Mercury Topaz version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topaz FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Topaz FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Topaz FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Topaz AWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 18 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1987 Mercury Topaz in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1987 Mercury Topaz.
Other model years of the Mercury Topaz
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 63 | 80,000 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 71 | 97,365 | 2 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 62 | 33,000 | 2 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 40 | 25,000 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 48 | — | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 46 | 94,000 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 21 | 147,256 | 2 | — | 21 | — | Stable |
| 1987 | 16 | 110,000 | 0 | — | 22 | — | Stable |
| 1986 | 9 | — | 0 | — | 23 | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 5 | — | 3 | — | 23 | — | Not enough data |
| 1984 | 10 | — | 5 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
All Mercury Topaz model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1987 Mercury Topaz have?
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1987 Mercury Topaz as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1987 Mercury Topaz is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 7 complaints (44% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 4.
Has the 1987 Mercury Topaz been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1987 Mercury Topaz get?
The EPA rates the 1987 Mercury Topaz (Topaz, 2.3L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1987 Mercury Topaz reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 110,000 miles and the middle half falls between 110,000 and 110,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.