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1993 Mazda 929

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 929.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1993 Mazda 929 is a full-size luxury sedan serving as the flagship of Mazda's lineup during the early 1990s, equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission and achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 17 mpg in the city, 22 mpg on the highway, and 19 mpg combined. Reliability records for this model year document 19 owner complaints, with visibility emerging as the primary concern, alongside one associated safety recall. Compared against the 929's complaint history spanning 1990 to 1995, which ranged from a high of 38 complaints in 1992 to a low of just 3 in 1995, the 1993 model falls squarely in the middle of this trajectory, indicating a period of stabilization following earlier quality issues but before the marked improvement seen in later years.

Model year19951994199319891988

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy17/22/19 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length193.7 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height55.1 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight3622 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 22 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume98 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 929 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.80 sec — 1992 Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1992Sedan 3.0L V68.80 sec16.80 sec158 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine GL-5 in the differential.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear OilGL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.8 Pints

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Weatherstrip Seal (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Body Fasteners (torque) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect)
Every 60,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record shows the 1993 Mazda 929 sits on the descending side of a complaint spike that peaked in 1992. Complaints climbed from 15 in 1990 to 25 in 1991 and reached 38 in 1992, then dropped to 19 in 1993, 14 in 1994, and just 3 in 1995, while recalls remained at one per year except for the recall-free 1992. For 1993 specifically, its 19 complaints are exactly half the 1992 volume, with zero investigations and five TSBs consistent with 1990-1994. The leading 1993 complaint areas were Visibility (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Tires (2), and Seats (2), accompanied by three crash-related complaints and no fire complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. Because 1993 lands after the 1992 peak and carries a lower federal complaint count than 1990-1992 while maintaining the generation's typical TSB and recall profile, it is a comparatively attractive year in this run. A prospective buyer should still inspect the visibility, brake, tire, and seat systems, but 1993 is a good year to buy relative to the surrounding model years.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
5
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
19
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 19 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Tires2
Seats2
Engine & Engine Cooling2
Air Bags2
Electrical System1
Seat Belts,Seats1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V674000Electrical System:Ignition:SwitchReported 19/10/2015

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected… Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 5 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
MT-002-222022-02-24Electrical SystemRadio Unlocking Codes.
01025042004-07-21Electrical SystemBATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT
09026042004-07-01EquipmentSPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
005981998-04-22Seat BeltsINFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *YC
001981998-04-15SteeringCONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER. *YC

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 1993 929 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 929 get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined mpg.