1989 Mazda 929

The federal record shows a steady decline in complaints from 15 in 1990 to just 3 by 1995, with recalls remaining low and investigations dropping to zero after 1991. Although no complaint total is provided for the 1989 model year, the downward trend beginning in 1990 suggests that earlier models—including 1989—were likely experiencing higher issue rates than later ones. The top complaint areas for 1989 (Structure, Power Train, Latches/Locks/Linkages, and Vehicle Speed Control) align with the categories that later years show improving over time. Because the data do not specify the exact number of complaints for 1989, we cannot quantify its reliability precisely, but the post‑1990 improvement arc implies it may be less reliable than the subsequent model years. Consequently, for a buyer seeking a used Mazda 929 with the fewest known issues, a later model (e.g., 1994‑1995) would be preferable over the 1989 example.