1990 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
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- Photo: 1993 Mercury Topaz GS in Electric Red Clearcoat Metallic, front right, 03-23-2024 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 84-85 MercuryTopaz GS sedan by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992 Mercury Topaz LS Sedan in Light Titanium, rear right, 2020-03-23 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992-1994 Mercury Topaz GS rear (8517791039) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Topaz interior (8039419693) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1990 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan is a 2.3-liter inline-4 sedan with an automatic 3-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,609 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Topaz measures 177.0 inches long on a 99.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,602 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,609 ($26,380 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L I4 |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 15 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14-in. |
| Wheels Rear | 14-in. |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177 in |
| Width | 68.3 in |
| Height | 52.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,602 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 48.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 48.8 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1990 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Mercury TOPAZ. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 25, 1996 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
NHTSA campaign 96V071000
Oct 30, 1990 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.
Consequence: INFLATOR COMPONENT SEPARATION ALLOWS HOT COMBUSTION GASES TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.
NHTSA campaign 90E043001
48 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Mercury TOPAZ
Owner Complaints
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Mercury TOPAZ (3 mention a crash, 11 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1990 MERCURY TOPAZ. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.