1989 Mercury Topaz Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 22%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1989 Mercury Topaz, 22% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles. 2 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.
“Car keeps stalling when in an idle position (like at a stop light).takes about 10 tries to get it to start,and keep running.will idle high then idle low then idle high again then die...”
NHTSA complaint #10069005, filed 2004-01, 94,000 miles“Vehicle stalls daily only at a stop stand still postion. Consumer has been to several dealers, they could not find a remedy. Consumer states this failure has almost caused several accidents.”
NHTSA complaint #886098, filed 2001-04“Consumer kept hearing loud noises when shifting. Went to 4 different mechanics, could not find problem until the fourth mechanic said the noise was coming because there were 2 broken motor mounts.”
NHTSA complaint #819689, filed 1997-12Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 13 | 21% |
| 1993 | 15 | 21% |
| 1992 | 14 | 23% |
| 1991 | 6 | 15% |
| 1990 | 6 | 13% |
| 1989 | 10 | 22% |
| 1988 | 4 | 19% |
| 1987 | 4 | 25% |
| 1986 | 3 | 33% |
| 1984 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 1989 Mercury Topaz
13 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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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