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1995 Mazda 929

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 929.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

Equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission and returning EPA fuel economy ratings of 17/22/19 mpg, the 1995 Mazda 929 concludes the 1990-1995 years covered in the model complaint history. While the data shows a peak of 38 owner complaints in 1992, this specific year represents the lowest point in that cycle with only 3 total owner complaints filed against it. Subject to a single recall and listing air bags as the top complaint area, the 1995 edition presents researchers with a significantly reduced burden of reported issues compared to the highest complaint years in the dataset.

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

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

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission

36.0-43.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug Manufacturer	Denso
Spark Plug Gap	0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	11-17 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Gap	0.052-0.055 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs

Service checks

Pressure Test	13 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	13 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	180 °F

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	47-62 ft-lbs / 28-36 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	81 ft-lbs / 42 ft-lbs
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0039 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.94 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.94 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.87 in / 0.63 in

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	Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Fasteners (torque) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Fuel Filter (replace) · PCV Hose (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
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.

The 1995 Mazda 929 sits at the very end of its generation's federal record and represents the lowest-complaint year in the dataset, with just 3 complaints against a range of 15–38 in earlier model years. The complaint trend across this generation clearly peaked in 1992 at 38 filings before stepping down steadily through 1993 (19), 1994 (14), and finally 1995 (3), suggesting the platform matured and most early issues were addressed. Investigations were front-loaded (2 in 1990, 1 in 1991) and absent from 1993 onward, reinforcing that substantive engineering concerns had been resolved well before the 1995 model year. The 1995 record itself shows no concentrated failure mode — the three complaints are evenly split across air bags, tires, and child seat, with only 1 crash-related filing and no fire complaints, though the data does not specify root causes for any of these. TSBs ticked up slightly to 6 (from a steady 5 in prior years), which is worth noting but not a red flag at this volume. All told, the 1995 model year is a strong candidate within this generation: the declining complaint arc, zero open investigations, and no fire issues point to a well-sorted vehicle, making it arguably the most defensible year to buy in the 1990–1995 window.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94’95

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Air Bags1

Tires1

Child Seat1

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 6 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
01299	1999-08-23	Structure	SUBJECT REGARDING PAINT DAMAGE - IRON PARTICLES / INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT / ACID RAIN. *TT
00598	1998-04-22	Seat Belts	INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *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.

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Frequently asked

Does the 1995 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.