KIA Sportage Hybrid 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 | KIA Sportage Hybrid | Mercury Topaz |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 239 | 581 |
| Model years covered | 2023–2027 | 1983–1998 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | 1994 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 1995 |
| Crashes reported | 16 | 27 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 59 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 12 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.8% | 17.2% |
KIA Sportage Hybrid by year
What breaks
Electrical System
47
19.7%
Engine & Cooling
33
13.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
33
13.8%
Other & Unspecified
26
10.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
24
10.0%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
19
7.9%
Brakes
17
7.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
17
7.1%
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%