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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1993 Mercury Topaz Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
6%of 71 total for the year
Median mileage
117,752miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 1993 Mercury Topaz, 6% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,752 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

“Substance coming from the A/C was making driver ill, found out freon 60% full. Tt consumer states this has been happening ever since she has owned vehicle. Wiper blade wore out in one week.”

NHTSA complaint #973612, filed 1995-10

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199435%
199346%
199258%
199113%
1984110%

Other parts of the 1993 Mercury Topaz

Seat belts
17 complaints
Engine cooling
15 complaints
Electrical system
13 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Exterior 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology