KIA Stinger 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 Stinger | Mercury Topaz |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 235 | 581 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2023 | 1983–1998 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 1994 |
| Best model year | 2022 | 1995 |
| Crashes reported | 10 | 27 |
| Fires reported | 15 | 59 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 12 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.2% | 17.2% |
KIA Stinger by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
51
21.7%
Electrical System
35
14.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
34
14.5%
Brakes
30
12.8%
Other & Unspecified
22
9.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
5.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
12
5.1%
Lights
10
4.3%
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%