1989 Ford Thunderbird vs 1989 Mazda 929
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1989 Ford Thunderbird | 1989 Mazda 929 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 124 | 36 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 27 | 7 |
| Investigations | 6 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 24 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–20 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Thunderbird | Mazda 929 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 23 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 19 |
| Seat Belts | 17 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 2 |
| Power Train | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
1989 Ford Thunderbird
1989 Mazda 929
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.