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FORD TOPAZ

19 NHTSA complaints and 0 safety recalls across model years 1984–1992.

Complaints
19
Recalls
0
Model years
6

The FORDTOPAZ appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 19 consumer safety complaints and 0 recall campaigns across 6 model years (1984–1992). That averages roughly 3 complaints per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year. The filing-year histogram shows the timing of submitted reports, not a causal trend.

NHTSA has 1 investigation file tied to this model. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
19927
19892
19882
19874
19853
19841

Complaint Filing Trend

NHTSA complaint volume by year filed (not model year).

3
’96
2
’97
2
’98
3
’99
3
’00
1
’02
4
’03
1
’04

Year filed (bar labels show the complaint count).

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NHTSA Investigations

PE96005Preliminary EvaluationClosed1996-01-19

REAR BRK ADJUSTER FAILURE

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the FORD TOPAZ?▼
The FORD TOPAZ has received 19 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 1984 to 1992, with 0 recalls. That averages about 3 complaints per model year.
What years of FORD TOPAZ are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the FORD TOPAZ from 1984 to 1992 (6 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the FORD TOPAZ have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many FORD TOPAZ model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common FORD TOPAZ complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the FORD TOPAZ are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my FORD TOPAZ has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. FORD TOPAZ totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.