1993 Mercury Topaz Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,252miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 1993 Mercury Topaz, 8% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,252 miles.
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.
“Bought car at mooneys desert hot springs auto sales in october 10,2002 as used car. Seat belts do not work. Suspension shakes, brakes make noise. Fuel pump went out fist trip. Drivers window does not retrack right. Engine over heat when idling. Water pump went out. Air conditioner and heater do not work.”
NHTSA complaint #10069163, filed 2004-01, 119,252 miles“I purchased a car in october of 2002, the seat belts did not work,the A/C and heater do not work. Fuel pump went out after ap. 300 miles, water pump shortly there after. All 4 tires treaded apart. Electronic side mirrors do not work. Gas gage does not work properly. Heats up when idling. Excessive wobble in rear end. Front end may be from 1992 not 1993 model of car. Drivers window does not retrack right. Trunk lid hook does not work. Brakes make noise.”
NHTSA complaint #10023191, filed 2003-06, 116,252 miles“Ball joints went out 2 weeks after consumer purchased vehicle. Ball joints have gone out two or three times since then. Contacted dealer, and dealer fixed problem while under warranty. But, after warranty was up consumer took it to a local repair shop. Ball joints went out while consumer was driving at about 45 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #879567, filed 2001-02“While driving vehicle between 30-65mph the car began vibrating under the motor. Also, when stopping the vehicle constantly vibrated. Consumer took vehicle to mechanic, they stated that it was the crankshaft pulley. Mechanic repaired the problem, but has since started vibratiing again.”
NHTSA complaint #814001, filed 1997-07“This car is at college, so the name of the tire might be incorrect. That right front gets worn and changed much more frequently than the others. Yes, I've had alignments. ( DOT number: acrv441097 tire size: 185/70/r14 )”
NHTSA complaint #711320, filed 2000-04Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Mercury Topaz
17 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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