1994 Mercury Topaz Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 63 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 seats of the 1994 Mercury Topaz, 8% of the 63 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The passenger seat did not slide back during a sales presentation. The consumer was told the seat would be repaired before the vehicle was picked up. A deposit was put down for the vehicle which was also the time of the incident. The consumer felt it was an illegal action. (only a receipt was signed, no contract) the consumer requested a refund.”
NHTSA complaint #566904, filed 2002-08“The consumer has experienced problems with seat tracks and anchors. During a minor collision in which the consumer was rearended, driver's and passenger's seats flew back and chair reclined. By the end of the accident, they were facing the roof of the vehicle. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #833453, filed 1999-03“Ongoing problem with driver's seat remaining in a declining position. Unable to stay upright due to a part needed to be corrected. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and were aware that part was not available, and was no longer being manufactured. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #862138, filed 2000-05“Vehicle was rear ended, impact caused the driver side and passenger side seats to break, driver and passenger both fell back in their seats and landed on their backs. Driver was held down by seat belt and was unable to get back up to control the vehicle. Both driver and passenger were injured.”
NHTSA complaint #834759, filed 1999-02“While driving consumer was rear ended by another vehicle. Upon impact, driver 's/passenger's side seats broke, causing consumer to pass out in the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #834677, filed 1999-02Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Mercury Topaz
13 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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