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1988 Mazda 929Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 1988 Mazda 929, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the 929 median · #2 of 7 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints345 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem10Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 19, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 Mazda 929 has problems

34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts101
Structure70
Fuel system, gasoline40
Service brakes, hydraulic41
Latches/locks/linkages40
Vehicle speed control21
Power train20
Electrical system20
Engine and engine cooling10
1 other systems10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1988 Mazda 929 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 95V-103 · May 24, 1995 · 360,433 vehicles

Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Body: door

Recall 93V-174 · Oct 29, 1993 · 244,000 vehicles

Risk. INADVERTENT ACTUATION OF THE DOOR LATCH CAUSES THE DOORTO OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THEVEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.

Best & worst years

1988 vs. every other 929 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 929 median. How we score

'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1988 Mazda 929, and the recalls they led to.

  1. INADVERTENT DOOR OPENINGEA92031 · closed Nov 30, 1993
    Led to recall 93V-174
  2. THROTTLE STICKINGPE91088 · closed Oct 21, 1991
    No recall
  3. INADVERTENT DOOR OPENINGPE92050 · closed Sep 25, 1992
    No recall
In owners' words

What 929 owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

BROWN MAZDA 95V103. OWNER HAS BEEN TRYING TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED SINCE THE MIDDLE OF DECEMBER. PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE OR OWNERS NAME IS NOT ON LIST. *AK
Complaint 979568 · Feb 22, 1996
VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK THE SEAT BELT DID NOT OPERATE LIKE IT SHOULD OF HAD. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS HIT.*AK
Complaint 802743 · Sep 20, 1996

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