1990 Mazda 929
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1990 Mazda 929 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 7 on record.
1990 Mazda 929 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1990 Mazda 929 recalls 1
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.
Fix: 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 SU…
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1990 Mazda 929 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1990 Mazda 929 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1990 Mazda 929 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 2
BRAKE FLUID LEAKS Closed
NHTSA #PE94067 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · opened Aug 1994 · closed Nov 1994THROTTLE STICKING Closed
NHTSA #PE91088 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Jun 1991 · closed Oct 1991An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 5
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC
Bulletin 97102302097 · Structure · Oct 1997USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
Bulletin 008/97 · Equipment · May 1997PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW
Bulletin 007/97T · Air Bags · Apr 1997MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW
Bulletin 001/97G · Electrical System · Apr 1997WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW
Bulletin 003/97G · Electrical System · Jan 1997Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 929. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1990 Mazda 929. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Seats And Restraints
THE (Takata) ABS PLASTIC FRONT SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTONS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY BREAK ALLOWING PLASTIC PIECES TO FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. IF THIS SHOULD HAPPEN, A NO LATCH, FALSE LATCH OR FAILURE TO UNLATCH CONDITION COULD OCCUR CREATING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR SUDDEN STOP. CORRECTION: FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED AS N…
Transport Canada #1995085 · May 1995Lights And Instruments
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING. WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS SWITCHED ON, BOTH DRL'S ARE EXTINGUISHED AND THE TURN SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED. THIS MODE OF OPERATION IS CONTRARY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. SUBSECTION 16 AND 19(b) (iii). CORRECTION: DRL CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE SYSTEM'S OPERATION MEETS THE STANDAR…
Transport Canada #1991014 · Jan 1991Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Mazda 929
The Mazda 929 is a full-size car which was sold by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Mazda between 1973 and 1997. Mazda used the 929 nameplate for export markets only, badge engineering its Luce model until 1991 and then transferring the name to export specification Sentia models. Between 1982 and 1986, Mazda also used the 929 nameplate on its Cosmo coupé in certain export markets.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.