Transmission and drivetrainPart report
1988 Mercury Topaz Transmission and drivetrain 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 transmission and drivetrain 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.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1988 Mercury Topaz
Electrical system
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
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