Mercury · 1989

1989 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	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	19	24	21	423
2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	29	24	370
2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	18	26	21	423

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 96V071000

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

57 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 5 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 14 Engine And Engine Cooling 10 Seat Belts 7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1989 Mercury Topaz?

EPA figures for the 1989 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 1989 Mercury Topaz?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1989 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 1989 Mercury Topaz?

Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA for the 1989 Mercury Topaz, most often about: Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Seat Belts. 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.