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1989 Mazda 929 vs 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix

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.

Metric1989 Mazda 9291989 Pontiac Grand Prix
NHTSA complaints36139
Recall campaigns01
Service bulletins (TSBs)74
Investigations28
Crash reports06
Fire reports00
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)18–1920–21
Median reported incident mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentMazda 929Pontiac Grand Prix
Service Brakes, Hydraulic263
Structure1918
Engine and Engine Cooling214
Electrical System014
Steering012
Seat Belts29
Power Train44
Fuel System, Gasoline16

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion024
Stalling09
Brake problems07

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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.