Mazda 929 1990
Model 929 made in 1990 by Mazda got 15 consumer complains, 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, power train and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and equipment. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has one 3.0l engine.
Model 1990
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/23/20 | 21/29/24 | Regular | $ 788 | 5 | 891125 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/22/19 | 20/28/23 | Regular | $ 828 | 5 | 891125 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103005 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | V (Vehicle) | 360433 | 12/15/1995 | ODI | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 007/97T | 04/25/1997 | 52520 | Parts replacement after airbag deployment. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 001/97G | 04/08/1997 | 52503 | Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 003/97G | 01/19/1997 | 15-070/88 | 52492 | Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation. *tw | 08/14/1997 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 008/97 | 05/19/1997 | 52497 | Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||||
| 97102302097 | 10/23/1997 | 54319 | Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE94067 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 08/19/1994 | 11/23/1994 | BRAKE FLUID LEAKS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE91088 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 06/18/1991 | 10/21/1991 | THROTTLE STICKING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Engine cylinder head/head gasket cracked. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| Engine is hesitating as if in neutral due to transmisiion slipping. transmission has been rebuilt. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| Drivers passive restraint when shutting and opening immediately some occasions, will tighten around drivers neck. please describe details. *ak | |||
| Sometimes the driver's side automatic seat belt does not release when opening the door. please describe. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1994 | |||
| Vehicle was a stop impact 6:00 position shoulder belt did not retract causing injuries. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/11/1996 | |||
| Been waiting 6 months for part that dealer says is on back order from manufacturer. 95v103005. ray gross motors 318 828 1170. *ak | |||
| 04/04/1996 | |||
| Consumer spoke with robert moulder on 4-11-96. in reference to recall 95v-103.005 regarding seat belt buckle. consumer has not received the parts.*ak | |||
| 12/12/1994 | 1 | ||
| The plastic release buckle does not latch. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 01/09/1995 | 9 | ||
| Leaky caliper/worn brake pads. *tw | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 02/23/1995 | 3 | ||
| Replaced leaking left front caliper. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 02/23/1995 | 3 | ||
| Premature wear of front/rear brake pads. | |||
| 11/28/1994 | 8 | ||
| Brake pads designed without asbestos, cause rotors to warp prematurely, resulting in vibration when braking. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 6 | 11/24/1990 | ||
| Brakes pulsate due to warped rotors caused by heat. *ak | |||
| 3 | 08/01/1990 | ||
| Brake rotors warped, causing brakes/front end to vibrate. 8ak | |||
| 02/23/1995 | 3 | ||
| Resurfaced front/rear brake rotors. | |||