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1993 Mazda 929 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 21 complaints on file for the 1993 Mazda 929 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

21

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

4

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1993 compare to other 929 years?

929 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 highlighted44 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 40 complaints1989: 38 complaints1990: 14 complaints1991: 27 complaints1992: 44 complaints1993: 21 complaints1994: 21 complaints1995: 3 complaints
929 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1993 Mazda 929 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes419%
Visibility & Wipers419%
Seats314%
Engine314%
Airbags210%
Tires & Wheels210%
Suspension15%
Electrical System15%
Seat Belts15%

Does the 1993 Mazda 929 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V674000Electrical SystemOctober 19, 2015 · 1,368,500 units

Defect

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 inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.

Consequence

If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHEN PUSHING AUTOMATIC BUTTON CONSUMER CAN HERE THE MOTOR RUNNING, BUT WINDOW WILL NOT MOVE. IN ORDER TO GET THE WINDOW UP, CONSUMER HAS TO OPEN DOOR AND USE BOTH HANDS TO PULL UP WINDOW MANUALLY. THIS PROBLEM EXISTS ON ALL THREE WINDOWS. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · September 13, 1999

“DRIVER'S SEAT BECOMES VERY LOOSE AND ROCKS BACK AND FORTH DURING ACCELERATION/ DECELERATION, AND BRAKING. VEHICLE BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN, WELDED SECTION OF SEAT ADJUSTER ROD BROKE.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · August 20, 1998

“PARKING VEHICLE, HEARD LOUD BANG, WATER PUMP WENT OUT AND PLASTIC RADIATOR BLEW UP. THIS COULD RESULT IN BURN INJURIES TO DRIVER AND PEDESTRIANS NEAR VEHICLE. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 29, 1997

“UPON FRONTAL COLLISION, AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY BUT PASSENGER RECEIVED INJURIES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS ALONG W/PICTURES. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · June 3, 1995 · crash

1993 Mazda 929 — common questions

Is the 1993 Mazda 929 reliable?

The record is thin — 21 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1993 929 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (4 complaints), visibility & wipers (4 complaints), seats (3 complaints).

Does the 1993 Mazda 929 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1993 Mazda 929. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mazda 929 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the 929 years to avoid are 1992, 1988, 1989. The cleanest record among 929 years belongs to 1987.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.