1991 Mazda 929 Problems
- Complaints
- 18filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 18 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 21 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Mazda 929 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1991 Mazda 929. The part named most often is brakes, with 10 complaints (56% of the total), followed by engine cooling (5) and transmission and drivetrain (3). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 86,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes10 56%
- Engine cooling5 28%
- Electrical system1 5.6%
- Equipment1 5.6%
- Fuel system1 5.6%
- Seat belts1 5.6%
- Seats1 5.6%
- Steering1 5.6%
Also reported: Suspension (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “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. …”
NHTSA complaint #760664, filed 2002-04Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 86,000 and 86,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1991 Mazda 929 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 929 RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 929 RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 95V103005May 24, 1995Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Mazda 929 1988–1991, MPV 1989–1991, MX-6 1988–1989 +1 more
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.
Recall details for the 1991 Mazda 929 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1991 Mazda 929.
Other model years of the Mazda 929
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 12 | — | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 19 | — | 1 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 35 | 94,500 | 0 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 18 | 86,000 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1990 | 12 | — | 1 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 36 | — | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 34 | 197,000 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Mazda 929 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Mazda 929 have?
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1991 Mazda 929 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Mazda 929 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 10 complaints (56% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 5.
Has the 1991 Mazda 929 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Mazda 929 get?
The EPA rates the 1991 Mazda 929 (929, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 17 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Mazda 929 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 86,000 miles and the middle half falls between 86,000 and 86,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.