1987 Mercury Topaz Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 44%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 1987 Mercury Topaz, 44% of the 16 complaints for this model year. 5 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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 1998-09Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 7 | 11% |
| 1993 | 13 | 18% |
| 1992 | 11 | 18% |
| 1991 | 12 | 30% |
| 1990 | 21 | 44% |
| 1989 | 13 | 28% |
| 1988 | 7 | 33% |
| 1987 | 7 | 44% |
| 1986 | 2 | 22% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
| 1984 | 7 | 70% |
Other parts of the 1987 Mercury Topaz
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 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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