Mazda 929 years to avoid
The Mazda 929 years to avoid are 1992, 1988, 1989 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1987 is the cleanest year on record.
208
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
1986–1995
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
929 years to avoid
Every 929 year
Common questions
What are the worst Mazda 929 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 929 years to avoid are 1992, 1988, 1989. The cleanest year on record is 1987.
What is the best year for the Mazda 929?
By complaint volume, 1987 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 929 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mazda 929 have?
Across all model years, the 929 has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 208 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.