Mazda 929 1994
Model 929 made in 1994 by Mazda got 23 consumer complains as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system. The car has one 3.0l engine.
Model 1994
| 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 | 19/24/21 | 21/30/24 | Premium | $ 964 | 5 | 930831 |
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 | |||||
| 0102504 | 07/21/2004 | 10009427 | Battery test procedure requirements. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
| 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 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||||
| 001/97K | 01/18/1997 | 52487 | Replacement connectors for ecat solenoid harness. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 0902604 | 07/01/2004 | 10009424 | Speedometer replacement procedure. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 008/97 | 05/19/1997 | 52497 | Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| S021/94R | 11/01/1994 | S021/94 | 38092 | Frozen door/hatch lock cylinders. *tw | 02/28/1995 |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 00598 | 04/22/1998 | 603854 | Information regarding seat belt extenders. *yc | 03/08/1999 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 00198 | 04/15/1998 | 00194 | 603891 | Conditions with steering wheel slightly off center. *yc | 03/09/1999 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||||
| 97102302097 | 10/23/1997 | 54319 | Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| S013/95 | 04/01/1995 | 43097 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 03/15/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1994 | |
| 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 air bag is warped, and detached from the dashboard. *ak | |||
| 05/24/1998 | 0 | ||
| While driving vehicle about 65 mph consumer had a frontal accident, hitting a wall. air bags did not deploy, causing minor injuries to consumer. manufacturer was contacted. *ak | |||
| 02/12/1995 | 1 | ||
| Frontal collision, impact 12:00 position, speed 20 mph passengers air bag did not deploy. tt | |||
| 02/12/1995 | 1 | ||
| Frontal collision impact 12:00, position, speed 20 mph drivers air bag did not deploy. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 01/06/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1994 | |
| My spouse was on her way to work when the car engine was rough idling and stalled. no engine light or instrument warning indicator came on. the car was towed to a local mazda service dealer the same day. we contacted the service dept on 01/07/99 and learned that the car had a failure, an electrical short in one of the six ignition wires. we also learned that unburned fuel due to this ignition wire failure pass through to the catalyst converters and damaged the left catalytic converter (ruptured). the estimate given to us by the mazda dealer for replacement parts + labor was $1300 for replacing 3 converters. mazda indicated the emission system (including the converters) was not covered by either our extended warranty or by mazda. all failed parts involved were original mazda for mazda 929. i and my spouse extremely concern of driving this vehicle based on this incident. there should be a recall for mazda 929's to check the ignition wires and exhaust systems at their expense at the next scheduled maintenance interval. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| 1994 mazda 929 has been experiencing unintended acceleration problems. have not gotten it fixed yet so i don't know what it will cost. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 03/15/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1994 | |
| 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 air bag is warped, and detached from the dashboard. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/06/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1994 | |
| My spouse was on her way to work when the car engine was rough idling and stalled. no engine light or instrument warning indicator came on. the car was towed to a local mazda service dealer the same day. we contacted the service dept on 01/07/99 and learned that the car had a failure, an electrical short in one of the six ignition wires. we also learned that unburned fuel due to this ignition wire failure pass through to the catalyst converters and damaged the left catalytic converter (ruptured). the estimate given to us by the mazda dealer for replacement parts + labor was $1300 for replacing 3 converters. mazda indicated the emission system (including the converters) was not covered by either our extended warranty or by mazda. all failed parts involved were original mazda for mazda 929. i and my spouse extremely concern of driving this vehicle based on this incident. there should be a recall for mazda 929's to check the ignition wires and exhaust systems at their expense at the next scheduled maintenance interval. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 01/06/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1994 | |
| My spouse was on her way to work when the car engine was rough idling and stalled. no engine light or instrument warning indicator came on. the car was towed to a local mazda service dealer the same day. we contacted the service dept on 01/07/99 and learned that the car had a failure, an electrical short in one of the six ignition wires. we also learned that unburned fuel due to this ignition wire failure pass through to the catalyst converters and damaged the left catalytic converter (ruptured). the estimate given to us by the mazda dealer for replacement parts + labor was $1300 for replacing 3 converters. mazda indicated the emission system (including the converters) was not covered by either our extended warranty or by mazda. all failed parts involved were original mazda for mazda 929. i and my spouse extremely concern of driving this vehicle based on this incident. there should be a recall for mazda 929's to check the ignition wires and exhaust systems at their expense at the next scheduled maintenance interval. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| 1994 mazda 929 has been experiencing unintended acceleration problems. have not gotten it fixed yet so i don't know what it will cost. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 07/19/1996 | |||
| Failure of the parking shift, the vehicle was placed in park the keys was out the ignition and the shift was placed out of gear. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 3 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Abs brakes failed. also, front brake disc rotors/pads continuously warped due to manufacturer's defect. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 02/14/1999 | 4 | 02/01/1999 | |
| 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 | |||
| 05/01/1995 | |||
| Brakes pedal goes directly to floor when applied or idling at stoplight. please describe details. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 3 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Abs brakes failed. also, front brake disc rotors/pads continuously warped due to manufacturer's defect. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 11/19/1994 | 3 | ||
| Automatic trunk latch failed three times. *skd | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 02/14/1999 | 4 | 02/01/1999 | |
| 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 | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 08/09/1999 | 1 | 03/03/1995 | |
| Right rear tire belt broke causing extensive damage to rear bumper / under carriage & right rear door. *yc | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 04/22/1999 | 3 | ||
| When the rear passenger side and driver side windows are put down they will not go back up,and there is a humming sound. *ak | |||
| 03/15/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1994 | |
| 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 air bag is warped, and detached from the dashboard. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/15/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1994 | |
| 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 air bag is warped, and detached from the dashboard. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 01/16/1996 | |||
| Consumer was in a front end collision the rear quarter panel glass shattered. tt | |||