1992 Mazda 929
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 36 |
| 1989 | 37 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 36 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 3 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
19% of complaints: seats — 7 distinct reports on file.
19% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH17% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing exhaust system and engine.
14% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and wiring.
11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD AFTER BRAKES WERE APPLIED.*MR AS A RESULT THE CONSUMER HIT A PARKED CAR. *NM
NHTSA ODI report, 20041123
THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING, AND JUMPED A CONCRETE BARRIER AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. MAZDA DENIED ANY LIABILITY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *CB *JB *SCC *JB
NHTSA ODI report, 20030728
Also filed under AIR BAGS
AUTO-TRAN: CONTINUED FORWARD MOVEMENT AFTER APPLICATION OF BRAKES AT LOW SPEED; ENGINE ACCELERATED; JERKED FORWARD; REARENDED PARKED VEHICLE; NO WARNING. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950201
Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1992 Mazda 929 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for seats issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
FAQ
Is the 1992 Mazda 929 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Mazda 929?
The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Mazda 929 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.