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1994 Mazda 929 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 21 complaints on file for the 1994 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

8

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

7

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1994 compare to other 929 years?

929 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1994 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, 1994 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1994 Mazda 929 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags419%
Brakes419%
Engine419%
Visibility & Wipers419%
Electrical System210%
Suspension15%
Tires & Wheels15%
Transmission15%

Does the 1994 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.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 15, 1999 · crash

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 14, 1999

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · March 15, 1999 · crash

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · March 15, 1999 · crash

“1994 MAZDA 929 HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. HAVE NOT GOTTEN IT FIXED YET SO I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT WILL COST.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 15, 2003

1994 Mazda 929 — common questions

Is the 1994 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 1994 929 problems?

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

Does the 1994 Mazda 929 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1994 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.