1992 Mazda 929 Problems
- Complaints
- 35filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 94,500miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns 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
- 19 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 22 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Mazda 929 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 1992 Mazda 929. The part named most often is seats, with 7 complaints (20% of the total), followed by brakes (6) and electrical system (5). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 94,500 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 8 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Seats7 20%
- Brakes6 17%
- Electrical system5 14%
- Engine cooling5 14%
- Air bags2 5.7%
- Other or unknown2 5.7%
- Seat belts2 5.7%
- Body and structure2 5.7%
Also reported: Tires (2), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Exterior lighting (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “Driving on interstate and needed to slow for construction zone. Cruise would not disengage. Turned switch off. Hit brake. Even put car into neutral for a short time but speed control would not disengage. Had to ride brakes about 5 miles in construction zone between tractor trailers before having chance to get off and stop the car. The cruise control disengaged after the engine was turned off for 15 minutes. I paid $420 to replace pads and two rotors after the incident. This is quite dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #706525, filed 1999-05Electrical system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10165747, filed 2006-08, 94,500 milesEngine cooling: “Car will run for about 20 minutes before it starts to overheat, temperature gauge goes up. Only way to stop over heating is to turn on the heat. Consumer states this is second time problem has occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #888478, filed 2001-05Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 89,000 and 130,000 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 1992 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 | 22 | 19 | $4,350 |
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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1992 Mazda 929 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 8 on record; the latest 8 are shown.
- 10208555Feb 24, 2022Electrical system. Radio Unlocking Codes.
- 10154879Mar 20, 2019Fuel system, Engine cooling, Equipment. In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop…
- 10153339Jan 14, 2019Electrical system. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State…
- 10148072Oct 10, 2018Vehicle speed control, Equipment. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State…
- 10144333Aug 31, 2018Vehicle speed control. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State…
- 10118467Aug 7, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State…
- 10213425Feb 17, 2016Electrical system. Speedometer replacement procedure
- 10098367Aug 15, 2014Equipment. In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.note:mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers.when a speedometer is…
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 1992 Mazda 929 have?
NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 1992 Mazda 929 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Mazda 929 is reported most often?
Seats is named most often, in 7 complaints (20% of the total), followed by brakes with 6.
Has the 1992 Mazda 929 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Mazda 929 get?
The EPA rates the 1992 Mazda 929 (929, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Mazda 929 reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 94,500 miles and the middle half falls between 89,000 and 130,000 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 27, 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.