Mazda 929 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
94 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
94,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1988 to 1995 model years. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Body:Door is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 94 complaints (13.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 19 | 20.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 6.4% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body:Door | 13 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 11 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
Structure:Body:Door: 13; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 11; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 8; Vehicle Speed Control: 7; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 5; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 4; Seat Belts: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 89 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 45 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
1995: 45; 1996: 17; 2000: 14; 2001: 3; 2002: 4; 2003: 5; 2004: 3; 2005: 1; 2006: 2
Pattern summary
Structure:Body:Door leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 19 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 801022 · 1996-09-09 (September 9, 1996)
ENGINE SURGED, BRAKES DID NOT WORK, VEHICLE HIT GAS PUMP AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE DOES NOT OWN VEHICLE, MR. TOMKO IS OWNER OF GARAGE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 801022 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10070777 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
THE HORN NOR THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL WORK. I'VE CHECKED ALL OF THE FUSES THEY ARE ALL WORKING.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10070777 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 733276 · 2000-10-02 (October 2, 2000)
MAZDA SEAMS TO HAVE A HISTORY OF TRANSMISSION FAILERS WHAT CAN THE MAZDA OWNER DO WHEN MAZDA DOES NOT WANT TO COME CLEAN CHECK OUT HTTP://WWW.CARCAST.COM/CC/CONFERENCE/ I ALSO HAVE A 626/TURBO WITH A BAD TRANSMISSION. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 733276 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 977101 · 1995-12-28 (December 28, 1995)
WHILE DRIVING, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED NEEDING COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 977101 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10165747 · 2006-08-17 (August 17, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED COMPLETELY WITHOUT WARNING AT AN INTERSECTION WHILE TRAVELING 10 MPH ON 07/15/06. THE VEHICLE ENGINE STARTED UP AFTER 4 ATTEMPTS AND PREVIOUSLY STALLED ON 9 OTHER OCCASIONS. ALL INCIDENTS OCCURRED DURING DECELERATION. ON 08/14/06, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THAT WIRE PLUGS CONNECTED TO THE ENGINE OR THE IGNITION COULD HAVE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE HAD AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 94,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10165747 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 738064 · 2000-12-20 (December 20, 2000)
VERY STRONG FUEL VAPOR BOTH INTERNAL/EXTERNAL THIRD OCCURRENCE. FIRST TWO, BOTH RESULTED IN REPLACING FUEL RAIL AND ALL INJECTOR SEALS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 738064 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
1988: 2; 1989: 2; 1990: 1; 1991: 1; 1992: 0; 1993: 1; 1994: 1; 1995: 1