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1991 Mazda 929

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
18
Latest Dec 21, 2006
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest May 24, 1995
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
1
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
2
1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 18 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1991 Mazda 929, most frequently naming the brakes, engine and transmission categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 5 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes1037.0%
  • Engine518.5%
  • Transmission311.1%
  • Electrical27.4%
  • Driver assistance27.4%
  • Interior & seats13.7%
  • Steering13.7%
  • Suspension13.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
95V103005

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

May 24, 1995
360,433 units potentially affected
The defect: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
The risk: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INCView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE91088ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

THROTTLE STICKING

Opened Jun 18, 1991
Closed Oct 21, 1991

There is no summary currently available

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 18
Fuel system
Filed Dec 21, 2006

SMELL FUEL IN THE TRUNK AND INSIDE OF VEHICLE...SEARCHED INTERNET FORUM AND FOUND A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON SAME MODEL OF VEHICLE...*JB

NHTSA ID
10176759
Incident
May 7, 2006
Mileage
86,000 mi
Driver assistanceEngineTransmission
Filed Apr 13, 2002

IT DONT WANT TO PARK I HAVE TO RECHEECK IT ,I AM LOSING COLLANT FROM SOMEPLACE I DONT KNOW WHERE. I DIDNT KNOW ALL THE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR UNTILL I WAS TRING TO FIND OUT ABOUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH MINE AND STARTED LOOKING ON THE COMPUTER .PEOPLE HAS HAD THESE SAME THINGS WRONG FROM THE TIME THEY BOUGHT THE CARS I THING THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED SOME SERIOUS PROBLEMSIF THEY ARE NOT TAKEN CARE OF .IF I WOULD HAVE KNOWN ALL THIS I WOULD NEVER HAVE BOUGHT IT. I DONT HAVE A LOT OF MONEY AND IT WAS USED I CANT IMAGINE HOW PEOPLE FELT BUYING A NEW ONE WITH ALL THIS WRONG WITH IT .I FEEL IT WAS A LEMON BEING PASSED DOWN TO PEOPLE LIKE ME THAT CANT AFFORD TO BUY A NEW CAR AND FORGOT ABOUT .*AK

NHTSA ID
760664
Incident
Apr 8, 2002
Seat belts
Filed Feb 12, 2001

MOTORIZED SEATBELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE STOPPED WORKING. *AK

NHTSA ID
880323
Incident
Feb 10, 2001
Engine
Filed May 29, 1998

WHILE DRIVING AT A NORMAL SPEED OF 55-60MPH ON DRY PAVEMENT THE RIGHT ENGINE HEAD CRACKED. IT IS UNUSUAL FOR THE ENGINE HEAD TO FAIL. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK

NHTSA ID
823773
Incident
May 26, 1998
Electrical
Filed Aug 8, 1997
Fire reported

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE DEFECTIVE IGNITION WIRING CAUSED THE GAS TO BUILDED UP IN CATAYLIC CONVERTER, WHICH CAUSED A FIRE IN THE MIDDLE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
815202
Incident
Aug 5, 1997
Brakes
Filed Jun 12, 1997

ABS BRAKES FAILED, ALSO ABS LIGHT CAME ON/OFF. *AK

NHTSA ID
517567
Incident
Feb 1, 1997
Brakes
Filed May 12, 1997
1 injury reported

THE ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ID
517154
Driver assistanceElectricalEngine+2 more
Filed Apr 3, 1997

TRANSMISSION REPLACED.

NHTSA ID
516178

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

97102302097

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC

008/97

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW

007/97T

AIR BAGS

PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW

001/97G

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW

003/97G

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Mazda 929 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1995310—
1994121049.6
1993191043.4
1992350037.4
1991Viewing181149.9
1990121247.1
1989362249.1
1988342354.0
1987001—
1986001—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.