1993 Mercury Topaz Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Mercury Topaz, 7% of the 71 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.
“When I asked the dealer where it was towed (grinwald ford) located in watertown wi to check for recall notices, or warranty info, they informed me snottily that what makes you think this is covered - service mgr admitted to never having seen this happen b4. I have asked for broken parts to be replaced and I have asked for the broken parts if you want them for investigation. Please advise.”
NHTSA complaint #701631, filed 1998-12“When driving would hear a metallic noise. Had trouble shifting from 1st & 2nd gear. Transmission dip stick would have metal shaving on it. Took vehicle to dealership & mechanic indicated that planatary gear had failed.”
NHTSA complaint #870431, filed 2000-09“When driving the vehicle it has trouble shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. The owner has to pull over/shut off the motor, and start it back up. Dealer has seen vehicle before, and was not able to fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #851116, filed 1999-10Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Mercury Topaz
17 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
6 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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