1990 Mercury Topaz Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1990 Mercury Topaz, 13% of the 48 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Brother had driven the car to get it washed. Then drove to a restuarant, and the car started smoking and caught on fire. Called fire department to extinguish the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #844055, filed 1999-08“The smell of burned oil and smoke visible from the front grille was caused by an oil leak. The oil pan and valve cover need to be replaced before the leak leads to a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #536850, filed 1998-06Engine 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 1990 Mercury Topaz
21 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Mercury Topaz
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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