Mercury · 1988

1988 Mercury Topaz

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 24 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	18	26	21	423
2.3L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	19	24	21	423
2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	29	24	370

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 88V024000

TWO ATTACHMENT SCREWS FOR THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSORS COULD LOOSEN AND BACK OUT.

Campaign 96V071000

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

28 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 5 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 9 Seat Belts 7 Engine And Engine Cooling 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Mercury Topaz?

EPA figures for the 1988 Mercury Topaz reach 24 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1988 Mercury Topaz?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1988 Mercury Topaz. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1988 Mercury Topaz?

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Mercury Topaz, most often about: Electrical System, Seat Belts, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.