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1994 Mazda 929

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1994 929.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1994 Mazda 929 pairs a 4-speed automatic transmission with EPA fuel economy ratings of 17 city, 22 highway, and 19 combined mpg. Owner complaints for this model year total 14, with air bags ranking as the top complaint area alongside a single recall on record. Across the 929's 1990–1995 complaint history, 1994 falls well below the 1992 peak of 38 complaints and approaches the low-water mark set by 1995's 3, placing it in a comparatively stable stretch of the model's reliability arc.

Model year1995 1994 1993 1989 1988

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

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	193.7 in
Overall width	70.9 in
Overall height	55.1 in
Wheelbase	112.2 in
Curb weight	3622 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.4 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 22 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	98 cu ft
Cargo volume	12 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium 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

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1992	Sedan 3.0L V6	8.80 sec	16.80 sec	158 hp	RWD

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 Oil	GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.8 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.

Every 5,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Frame Fasteners (torque) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 30,000 mi	Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Fasteners (torque) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Fuel Filter (replace)
At 90,000 mi	Timing Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 mi	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.

Across the 1990-1995 Mazda 929 generation, federal complaints trended sharply upward to a peak of 38 in 1992 before steadily declining, suggesting early-production issues were progressively resolved. The 1994 model year sits on the favorable downward slope of this arc, registering just 14 complaints—a significant drop from the 1992 peak and matching the low volume of the 1990 debut. For 1994, Air Bags lead the specific complaint areas with 3 reports, followed by Visibility and Service Brakes, Hydraulic with 2 each, while the data does not specify root causes for these concerns. The year also carries 5 crash complaints, zero fire complaints, 1 recall, and 5 TSBs, reflecting a stabilized federal record consistent with the broader generation's average. Because it represents a mature iteration in the product cycle with markedly fewer complaints than the early-1990s models, the 1994 929 is a sound used purchase, provided you thoroughly inspect the airbag and braking systems.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

5 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

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93’94’95

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 14 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags3

Visibility2

Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

Engine & Engine Cooling,Equipment1

Tires1

Engine & Engine Cooling,Visibility,Air Bags1

Suspension,Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Engine & Engine Cooling,Electrical System1

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.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
MT-002-22	2022-02-24	Electrical System	Radio Unlocking Codes.
0102504	2004-07-21	Electrical System	BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT
0902604	2004-07-01	Equipment	SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
00598	1998-04-22	Seat Belts	INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *YC
00198	1998-04-15	Steering	CONDITIONS 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

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

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Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 1994 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.