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1988 Mercury Topaz Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
5%of 21 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 1988 Mercury Topaz, 5% of the 21 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1994711%
19931217%
199258%
1991820%
1990613%
198937%
198815%
198716%
1986222%
1985360%

Other parts of the 1988 Mercury Topaz

Electrical system
7 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology