Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1990 Mazda 929 peaked in 1995, with 5 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1990 Mazda 929
Sedan, gasoline, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Jan 12, 1995 to Sep 27, 1999.
Recall campaigns covering this model year1360k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints12Close to the median 1990 sedan
Severity index8.31990 sedans average 17.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 1990 Mazda 929 name seat belts
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 1990 Mazda 929
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95V-103-005 | May 24, 1995 | Front safety belt buckle release buttons can break | Seat belts | 360,433 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1990 Mazda 929
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
12 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 27, 1999Henderson, NVAutomatic transmission
ENGINE IS HESITATING AS IF IN NEUTRAL DUE TO TRANSMISIION SLIPPING. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REBUILT. *AK
NHTSA complaint 848822 - Filed Mar 17, 1997White Plains, NYService brakes, Rotor
BRAKES PULSATE DUE TO WARPED ROTORS CAUSED BY HEAT. *AK
NHTSA complaint 515430 - Filed Jan 10, 1997Failure Nov 11, 1996Jeanerette, LABuckle assembly
BEEN WAITING 6 MONTHS FOR PART THAT DEALER SAYS IS ON BACK ORDER FROM MANUFACTURER. 95V103005. RAY GROSS MOTORS 318 828 1170. *AK
NHTSA complaint 807470 - Filed Dec 10, 1996Scottsdale, AZService brakes, Rotor
BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING BRAKES/FRONT END TO VIBRATE. 8AK
NHTSA complaint 512146 - Filed Aug 20, 1996Failure Apr 4, 1996Galbeston, TXBuckle assembly
CONSUMER SPOKE WITH ROBERT MOULDER ON 4-11-96. IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 95V-103.005 REGARDING SEAT BELT BUCKLE. CONSUMER HAS NOT RECEIVED THE PARTS.*AK
NHTSA complaint 801087 - Filed Apr 8, 1996Boca Raton, FLSeat belts
DRIVERS PASSIVE RESTRAINT WHEN SHUTTING AND OPENING IMMEDIATELY SOME OCCASIONS, WILL TIGHTEN AROUND DRIVERS NECK. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 982443 - Filed Mar 28, 1996Cambridge, MASeat belts
SOMETIMES THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DOES NOT RELEASE WHEN OPENING THE DOOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 981375 - Filed Mar 6, 1995Failure Dec 12, 1994Forest Hills, NYBuckle assembly
THE PLASTIC RELEASE BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH. TT
NHTSA complaint 961274 - Filed Feb 23, 1995Failure Feb 23, 1995LA Canada, CAService brakes, Pads, Rotor, Caliper
RESURFACED FRONT/REAR BRAKE ROTORS.
NHTSA complaint 481951 - Filed Feb 13, 1995Failure Jan 9, 1995LA Canada, CAService brakes, Disc
LEAKY CALIPER/WORN BRAKE PADS. *TW
NHTSA complaint 481059 - Filed Jan 31, 1995Failure Jan 1, 1995Encino, CAEngine
ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD/HEAD GASKET CRACKED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 480321 - Filed Jan 12, 1995Failure Jan 1, 1994Oakridge, TNSeat beltsCrash1 injured
VEHICLE WAS A STOP IMPACT 6:00 POSITION SHOULDER BELT DID NOT RETRACT CAUSING INJURIES. TT
NHTSA complaint 958605
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
2 NHTSA investigations on file
- PE94067 Preliminary evaluation, Brakes
BRAKE FLUID LEAKS
Opened Aug 19, 1994, closed Nov 23, 1994 - PE91088 Preliminary evaluation, Speed control
THROTTLE STICKING
Opened Jun 18, 1991, closed Oct 21, 1991
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
5 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 97102302097 Oct 23, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC - 007/97T Apr 25, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW - 001/97G Apr 8, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW - 008/97 May 19, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW - 003/97G Jan 19, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.