Hyundai Elantra Touring vs Mercury Topaz
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Mercury Topaz |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 234 | 581 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2013 | 1983–1998 |
| Worst model year | 2010 | 1994 |
| Best model year | 2009 | 1995 |
| Crashes reported | 19 | 27 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 59 |
| Injuries reported | 17 | 12 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.9% | 17.2% |
Hyundai Elantra Touring by year
What breaks
Steering
53
22.6%
Airbags
23
9.8%
Electrical System
18
7.7%
Wheels
14
6.0%
Engine & Cooling
13
5.6%
Brakes
13
5.6%
Suspension
13
5.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
13
5.6%
Mercury Topaz by year
What breaks
Electrical System
113
19.4%
Engine & Cooling
99
17.0%
Seat Belts
77
13.3%
Brakes
59
10.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
34
5.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
32
5.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
28
4.8%
Steering
20
3.4%