1989 MAZDA 929 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
38
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 MAZDA 929
The 1989 MAZDA 929 has received a total of 38 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebodydoor (19 complaints), Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch (4 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1989 MAZDA 929
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1989 MAZDA 929, potentially affecting up to 604,433 vehicles.
Recall 95V103005 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 360,433 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE...
View full details →Recall 93V174000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| 244,000 vehicles affected
Defect: RESIN MOLDED FRONT HANDLES FAIL AT THE DOOR LATCH ACTUATING ROD ATTACHMENT, FREEING THE ROD TO FALL INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME. SUBSEQUENT LOWERING OF THE ASSOCIATED WINDOW MAY FORCE THE ACTUATING ROD DOWNWARD AND RELEASE THE DOOR LATCH.
Consequence: INADVERTENT ACTUATION OF THE DOOR LATCH CAUSES THE DOORTO OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THEVEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE/LATCH ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 MAZDA 929
38 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 MAZDA 929. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebodydoor | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE HORN NOR THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL WORK. I'VE CHECKED ALL OF THE FUSES THEY ARE ALL WORKING.
WHILE VEHICLE STOPPED TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD RISE. ON THE OTHER HAND, WHILE TRAVELING TEMPERATURE WOULD LOWER. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
GAS FUMES WERE GETTING INTO VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING\. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED ONE OF THREE INJECTORS. CURRENTLY, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PPROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. IMMEDIATELY PLACED SHIFT IN NEUTRAL WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, ENGINE WITH NO LOAD RACED TO 5000 RPM AND WAS CLIMBING HIGHER UNTIL THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO OFF. RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND IT IMMEDIATELY RACED TO 5000 RPM. THIS SEQUENCE OCCURRED 5 TIMES BEFORE THE ENGINE FINALLY RESET TO A NORMAL RPM START AND COULD BE DRIVEN HOME. AUTO HAS EXPERENCED THIS PROBLEM FOR 2 YEARS BUT CAN NOT BE DUPLICATED IN THE SHOP. THE RUGS WERE REMOVED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DISCONNECTED, AND THE COMPUTER CHANGED BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER CORRECTED BY 3 SEPARATE SHOPS WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN THEIR POSSESION. OWNER FEELS THE VEHICLE IS TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ALTHOUGH IT IS IN PERFECT CONDITION OTHERWISE. *AK
CONSUMERS UNION RECOMMENDED I CONTACT YOU. CAM DRIVE BELT MANUFACTURED BY THE KELLY-SPRINGFIELD DIVSION OF GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER, SEPARATED INTO SHREDS AFTER 49,800 MILES. LOCAL DEALER REPLACED BELT FREE OF CHARGE, BUT CLAIMED WARRANTY GOOD FOR ONLY 50,000 MILES. OWNER'S MANUAL RECOMMENDS CHANGING EVERY 60,000 MILES. BREAKAGE CAUSED WARPED VALVES AND GOUGED PISTONS. SUBMITTED DAMAGE CLAIM, #11153, TO GOODYEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,830.70. GOODYEAR AFTER ANALYZING A COUPLE STRANDS, CLAIMED THE BELT WAS NOT AT FAULT. MACHANIC, ASE CERTIFIED, CAN NOT FIND PHYSICAL EVIDENCE OF ANY OTHER PART BEING AT FAULT. I WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT FOR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, AND CLARIFICATION AS TO WHY A COMPANY WOULD RATE A REPLACEMENT PRODUCT FOR FEWER MILES THAN RECOMMENDED IN THE AUTOMOBILE OWNER'S MANUAL, AND NOT NOTIFY THE REPAIR SHOP OR OWNER. I AM LUCKY BREAKAGE DID NOT OCCURRED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC! FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT EITHER MYSELF, OR ENDY AUTO REPAIR, 1706 S. IOWA AVE, JOPLIN, MO. 64804, PH. #417-626-7755. THANK YOU!*AK
Safety Rating for the 1989 MAZDA 929
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 MAZDA 929 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 MAZDA 929
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 MAZDA 929
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA 929
- 1988 MAZDA 929 — 40 complaints
- 1989 MAZDA 929 (current)
- 1990 MAZDA 929 — 14 complaints
- 1991 MAZDA 929 — 27 complaints
- 1992 MAZDA 929 — 44 complaints
- 1993 MAZDA 929 — 21 complaints
- 1994 MAZDA 929 — 21 complaints
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