1991 MAZDA 929
1 recalls, 27 complaints - 5 TSBs
95V103005 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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 SUR... Read more
Complaint Statistics
27 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 21, 2006
Incident date: May 7, 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
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 16, 2002
Incident date: Apr 8, 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 THE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 16, 2002
Incident date: Apr 8, 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 THE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Apr 16, 2002
Incident date: Apr 8, 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 THE... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Feb 12, 2001
Incident date: Feb 10, 2001
MOTORIZED SEATBELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE STOPPED WORKING. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 29, 1998
Incident date: May 26, 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 3, 1997
THE ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 8, 1997
Incident date: Aug 5, 1997
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
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 12, 1997
Incident date: Feb 1, 1997
ABS BRAKES FAILED, ALSO ABS LIGHT CAME ON/OFF. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 27, 1997
TRANSMISSION REPLACED.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
May 27, 1997
AUDIO SPEAKERS FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
May 27, 1997
SPEEDOMETER FAILED.
SEATS
May 27, 1997
FRONT AND REAR SEAT LEATHER CRACKED/ DISINTEGRATED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 27, 1997
ENGINE REBUILT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1993
MUFFLER REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1993
BRAKES REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Jul 25, 1996
Incident date: Sep 30, 1992
FRONT BRAKES SHUDDER WHEN BRAKING AT HIGH SPEEDS. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 11, 1996
UPON APPLYING ABS BRAKES, SYSTEM SHUDDERS. MAZDA HAS (2) SERVICE BULLETINS ABOUT UNCONTROLLABLE BRAKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 11, 1996
Incident date: Jun 11, 1996
THE BRAKES WHEN APPLIED CAUSE THE CAR TO SHIMMY REALLY BADLY WHEN GOING AT HIGH SPEEDS. CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Mar 27, 1991
EXCESSIVE WEAR ON BRAKE PADS CAUSES VIOLENT SHIMMY IN EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATIONS. *DSH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 18, 1995
Incident date: May 18, 1995
ANTILOCK BRAKE FAILED. *AW
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Mar 1, 1993
REAR STRUTS/CAMBER OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Jan 7, 1994
ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD FAILED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Feb 17, 1995
Incident date: Jan 20, 1995
WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Feb 17, 1995
Incident date: Jan 20, 1995
FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER, CAUSING VIBRATION. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Jan 18, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1993
FRONT BRAKE BRAKE ROTORS/PADS REPLACED 3 TIMES. TT
STEERING
Jan 18, 1995
Incident date: Dec 16, 1994
VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT VERY HARD, CAUSING DAMAGES TO VEHICLE UNDERBODY CARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND PROPERTY. TT
Crash
EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 MAZDA 929
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 21.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 20.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 MAZDA 929
5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 1 |
| 162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1 |
97102302097
Oct 23, 1997
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC
008/97
May 19, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
007/97T
Apr 25, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW
001/97G
Apr 8, 1997
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW
003/97G
Jan 19, 1997
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, MAZDA 929
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE94067
Opened: Aug 19, 1994 , Closed: Nov 23, 1994
BRAKE FLUID LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
MAZDA 929 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MAZDA 929 across all model years (1988, 1995).
9
Total Recalls
216
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
23
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths