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1989 Mazda 929Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 36 owner complaints about the 1989 Mazda 929, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year18% below the 929 median · #3 of 7 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints360 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem19Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 15, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Mazda 929 has problems

36 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
Structure190
Power train40
Vehicle speed control30
Latches/locks/linkages30
Seat belts20
Engine and engine cooling20
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Fuel system, gasoline10

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

2 recalls

1989 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

1989 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
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1989 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
In owners' words

What 929 owners report

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

#EA94-031 THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR CAN'T OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE,#EA95-004 THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK. TT
Complaint 972519 · Sep 27, 1995
PASSENGER'S DOOR HANDLE WILL NOT OPEN THE DOORS AT ALL. AT THIS TIME THERE IS A RECALL ON THE FRONT DOORS, BUT NOT ON PASSENGER'S DOOR. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
Complaint 873924 · Oct 26, 2000
CONSUMER CAN'T USE THE DOOR HANDLES FROM THE OUTSIDE ON THE PASSENGER'S FRONT DOOR AND DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR DUE TO THE HANDLES BEING BROKEN. *AK
Complaint 833653 · Jan 15, 1999

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