Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
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What breaks on a 1994 Mazda 929
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
419.0%
3 crashes, 0 fires
Brakes
419.0%
Airbags
419.0%
4 crashes, 0 fires
Engine & Cooling
419.0%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Equipment & Accessories
14.8%
Tires
14.8%
Suspension
14.8%
Electrical System
14.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
14.8%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Feb 1995peak 6Apr 2004
Recalls on the 1994 Mazda 929
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2015489232,227 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could cause an electrical short to develop over time. This could result in smoke and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Miami, FLCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FLCrash1 injured
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FLCrash1 injured
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FLCrash1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Santa FE, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 65 MPH CONSUMER HAD A FRONTAL ACCIDENT, HITTING A WALL. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO CONSUMER. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #823694 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FLCrash
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CONSUMER WAS IN A FRONT END COLLISION THE REAR QUARTER PANEL GLASS SHATTERED. TT
NHTSA complaint #978046 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Greenville, NC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1994 MAZDA 929 HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. HAVE NOT GOTTEN IT FIXED YET SO I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT WILL COST.
NHTSA complaint #10069599 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenville, NC
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
1994 MAZDA 929 HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. HAVE NOT GOTTEN IT FIXED YET SO I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT WILL COST.
NHTSA complaint #10069599 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fayetville, NC
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
WHEN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVER SIDE WINDOWS ARE PUT DOWN THEY WILL NOT GO BACK UP,AND THERE IS A HUMMING SOUND.
NHTSA complaint #848381 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Leesburg, FL
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
RIGHT REAR TIRE BELT BROKE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO REAR BUMPER / UNDER CARRIAGE & RIGHT REAR DOOR.
NHTSA complaint #548391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FLCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FLCrash1 injured
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FLCrash1 injured
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FLCrash1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Carrollton, TX
SUSPENSION:FRONT
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Carrollton, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marrero, LA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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). THE ESTIMATE GIVEN TO US BY THE MAZDA DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS + LABOR WAS $1300 FOR REPLACING 3 CONVERTERS. MAZDA INDICATED THE EMISSION SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE CONVERTERS) WAS NOT COVERED BY EITHER OUR EXTENDED WARRANTY OR BY MAZDA. ALL FAILED PARTS INVOLVED WERE ORIGINAL MAZDA FOR MAZDA 929. I AND MY SPOUSE EXTREMELY CONCERN OF DRIVING THIS VEHICLE BASED ON THIS INCIDENT. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR MAZDA 929'S TO CHECK THE IGNITION WIRES AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS AT THEIR EXPENSE AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE INTERVAL.
NHTSA complaint #702590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marrero, LA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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). THE ESTIMATE GIVEN TO US BY THE MAZDA DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS + LABOR WAS $1300 FOR REPLACING 3 CONVERTERS. MAZDA INDICATED THE EMISSION SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE CONVERTERS) WAS NOT COVERED BY EITHER OUR EXTENDED WARRANTY OR BY MAZDA. ALL FAILED PARTS INVOLVED WERE ORIGINAL MAZDA FOR MAZDA 929. I AND MY SPOUSE EXTREMELY CONCERN OF DRIVING THIS VEHICLE BASED ON THIS INCIDENT. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR MAZDA 929'S TO CHECK THE IGNITION WIRES AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS AT THEIR EXPENSE AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE INTERVAL.
NHTSA complaint #702590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marrero, LA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
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). THE ESTIMATE GIVEN TO US BY THE MAZDA DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS + LABOR WAS $1300 FOR REPLACING 3 CONVERTERS. MAZDA INDICATED THE EMISSION SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE CONVERTERS) WAS NOT COVERED BY EITHER OUR EXTENDED WARRANTY OR BY MAZDA. ALL FAILED PARTS INVOLVED WERE ORIGINAL MAZDA FOR MAZDA 929. I AND MY SPOUSE EXTREMELY CONCERN OF DRIVING THIS VEHICLE BASED ON THIS INCIDENT. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR MAZDA 929'S TO CHECK THE IGNITION WIRES AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS AT THEIR EXPENSE AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE INTERVAL.
NHTSA complaint #702590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Santa FE, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 65 MPH CONSUMER HAD A FRONTAL ACCIDENT, HITTING A WALL. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO CONSUMER. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #823694 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gaithersbu, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKES FAILED. ALSO, FRONT BRAKE DISC ROTORS/PADS CONTINUOUSLY WARPED DUE TO MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT.
NHTSA complaint #526523 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gaithersbu, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ABS BRAKES FAILED. ALSO, FRONT BRAKE DISC ROTORS/PADS CONTINUOUSLY WARPED DUE TO MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT.
NHTSA complaint #526523 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Louisville, KY
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
FAILURE OF THE PARKING SHIFT, THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK THE KEYS WAS OUT THE IGNITION AND THE SHIFT WAS PLACED OUT OF GEAR.
NHTSA complaint #987237 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FLCrash
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CONSUMER WAS IN A FRONT END COLLISION THE REAR QUARTER PANEL GLASS SHATTERED. TT
NHTSA complaint #978046 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Anotonio, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES PEDAL GOES DIRECTLY TO FLOOR WHEN APPLIED OR IDLING AT STOPLIGHT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA complaint #964679 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rockville, MDCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00, POSITION, SPEED 20 MPH DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
NHTSA complaint #959920 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rockville, MDCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 20 MPH PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
NHTSA complaint #959920 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.