1989 Mercury Topaz Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1989 Mercury Topaz, 9% of the 46 complaints for this model year.
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 will not accelerate past five MPH with application of gas pedal. Dealer stated vehcle needed new transmission. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #861008, filed 2000-04Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Mercury Topaz
13 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsFuel system
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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