1994 Mazda 929 Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- 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 1994 Mazda 929 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1994 Mazda 929. The part named most often is air bags, with 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and engine cooling (3). Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 8 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.
- Air bags3 25%
- Brakes3 25%
- Engine cooling3 25%
- Electrical system1 8.3%
- Equipment1 8.3%
- Suspension1 8.3%
- Tires1 8.3%
Example complaints
Air bags: “Sun roof/driver window/left rear window and right rear window came down while driving on its own,and the motor will not assist in helping the window to go back up. Also my car is stalling while driving approximately 17 miles. The car does a jerking motion before stalling. Finally, the passenger's air bag is warped, and detached from the dashboard.”
NHTSA complaint #704688, filed 1999-03Brakes: “When backing up, stopping, and then shifting to the drive position: rotor assembly and front suspension clash. Causing rotors to becom unbalanced and warped, hazardous handling and excessive maintenance”
NHTSA complaint #704115, filed 1999-03Engine cooling: “My spouse was on her way to work when the car engine was rough idling and stalled. No engine light or instrument warning indicator came on. The car was towed to a local Mazda service dealer the same day. We contacted the service dept on 01/07/99 and learned that the car had a failure, an electrical short in one of the six ignition wires. We also learned that unburned fuel due to this ignition wire failure pass through to the catalyst converters and damaged the left catalytic converter (ruptured). …”
NHTSA complaint #702590, filed 1999-01Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1994 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
- 15V674000Oct 19, 2015Electrical system › Ignition › SwitchCovers: Mazda 929 1993–1995, MPV 1989–1998, Protege 1990–1998 +4 more
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points…
Recall details for the 1994 Mazda 929 → · Check a 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 1994 Mazda 929 have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1994 Mazda 929 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Mazda 929 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.
Has the 1994 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 1994 Mazda 929 get?
The EPA rates the 1994 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.
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.