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1994 Mazda MX6

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
46
Latest Nov 22, 2016
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Oct 19, 2015
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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8 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 46 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1994 Mazda MX6, most frequently naming the transmission, electrical and engine categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 39 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical711.5%
  • Engine711.5%
  • Brakes69.8%
  • Interior & seats58.2%
  • Airbags46.6%
  • Seat belts46.6%
  • Body & structure34.9%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Oct 19, 2015
1,368,500 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
The risk: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
The 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 at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.
Mazda North American OperationsManufacturer number 8715JView on NHTSA.gov

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Oct 5, 2005
42,962 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 90-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F300-S2, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 19983-1994 SUBARU VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE FILTER DUE TO NON-CONFORMING BRAZING WELDS WHERE THE INLET TUBE IS CONNECTED TO THE FILTER CAN.
The risk: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
The remedy: SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6698.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

Dec 17, 1999
40,000 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHT WIRE THAT RUNS THROUGH THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER CAN FAIL AT THE POINT WHERE IT IS SOLDERED TO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
The risk: THE FAILURE OF THIS WIRE COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH LEVER.
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INCManufacturer number 87004View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

RQ99022ClosedRecall Query

HEADLIGHT FAILURE

Opened Dec 20, 1999
Closed Aug 30, 2000

OBTAINED RECALL 99V-358

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Electrical
Filed Nov 22, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MAZDA MX-6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 01/04/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE CALLED ANOTHER DEALER AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN 20 MINUTES. UPDATED 03/08/17.*JB

NHTSA ID
10927492
Incident
Jun 15, 2016
Transmission
Filed Jan 24, 2009

1994 MAZDA MX6 AUTO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10256192
Incident
Jan 1, 2009
Mileage
93,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Dec 17, 2007

TRYING TO GET A RECALL DONE FROM POTAMKIN MAZDA 7400 BIRD RD MIAMI, FL 33155. I CALLED SO THAT I COULD GET SOME INFORMATION, THE REPRESENTATIVE TOLD ME THAT THE TOWING WOULD BE FREE FOR THE RECALL BEFORE HE GAVE ME THE TOWING COMPANY'S PHONE NUMBER. WHEN MY CAR GOT TO THE SERVICE STATION (POTAMKIN MAZDA) THEY CALLED ME SAYING THAT THE CAR WAS NOT A RECALL AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY THE TOWING COMPANY. THE TOWING COMPANY (BLACK EAGLE) FIRST TOLD ME THAT IT WAS 55 DOLLARS WHEN I FIRST CALLED THEM ....BUT THEN, WHEN THEY CALLED THE STORY CHANGED THE PRICE WAS 75 DOLLARS THEN EXPLAINED I HAD 15 MIN TO GET FROM MY HOUSE TO THE DEALERSHIP (POTAMKIN MAZDA) WHICH WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO DO IN 15 MINS AND THEN IF IN THE EVENT THAT I DIDN'T MAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP IN 15 MIN. IT WOULD BE TOWED BACK TO THE COMPANY AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY 135 DOLLARS PLUS 35 ADDITIONAL DOLLARS FOR EVERYDAY THE CAR IS IN THERE LOT. *TR

NHTSA ID
10212133
Incident
Dec 17, 2007
Fuel system
Filed Dec 5, 2007

ON MY WAY TO WORK ABOUT 30 MINUTES BEFORE 8:00 A.M. TRAVELING ON THE FLORIDA'S TURNPIKE SOUTH ABOUT TO EXIT, ON TO MIAMI DADE COLLEGE, ON THE WAY TO WORK THEN CLASS. I PROCEEDED TO YIELD THEN STOP AT THE INTERSECTION AT 107TH AND 104TH. THE CAR SHUT COMPLETELY OFF AND WOULDN'T START AGAIN, AFTER WAITING ABOUT SEVERAL MINUTES MORE A RANGER TOWED A PASSENGER AND MYSELF A VERY SHORT DISTANCE FROM THE INTERSECTION. NOTHING WAS DONE TO CORRECT THIS FAILURE, THAT IM AWARE OF, ALL OLD PARTS ARE STILL INSIDE THE VEHICLE AS OF TODAY. *TR

NHTSA ID
10210916
Incident
Sep 27, 2007
Mileage
88,226 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 21, 2006

1994 MAZDA MX6 RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE'S RIGHT FRONT FENDER, RIGHT FRONT DOOR, RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WELL AND RIM. *NM

NHTSA ID
10170143
Incident
Aug 25, 2006
Engine
Filed May 20, 2006

I WAS COMING HOME FROM SCHOOL ONE NIGHT WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ABOUT 5-6 MINUTES LATER I WAS GETTING OFF OF THE FREEWAY WHEN MY CAR STOPPED. I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE CAR BACK ON ALTHOUGH THE RADIO AND ALL OF MY INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE FLASHING. I DROVE IT ABOUT 5 MINUTES UP THE ROAD TO THE LIGHT IN FRONT OF MY APARTMENT AND IT STOPPED AGAIN. BY THIS TIME, IT WAS SMOKING BADLY! SO I GOT SOME HELP AND PUSHED OUT OF THE WAY ACROSS THE STREET. I WAS TOLD TO GET MY STUFF OUT BECAUSE IT LOOKED AS IF THE CAR WAS GOING TO BLOW. I GOT MY STUFF OUT AND CALLED THE POLICE. THE CAR EVENTUALLY COOLED DOWN. I LATER FOUND OUT THERE WAS A CRACK IN MY COOLANT RESERVOIR AND COOLANT WAS SQUIRTING AND SPLASHING ALL OVER THE PLACE. MY CAR HAD BLOWN A HEAD GASKET FROM RUNNING HOT. *NM

NHTSA ID
10157936
Incident
May 9, 2006
Tires & wheels
Filed Jun 17, 2005

MY NEW REMINGTON BRAND TIRE (ON MY MAZDA MX-6), BOUGHT LESS THAN ONE MONTH AGO, RIPPED TWICE IN THE SIDEWALL AFTER I DROPPED INTO A POTHOLE LAST NIGHT. I WROTE IT OFF TO BAD LUCK. HOWEVER, WHEN AT THE TIRE PLACE, NOT ONE BUT TWO OTHER CUSTOMERS SAID THEY HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH THEIR TIRES, THAT THE SIDEWALL OF A RELATIVELY NEW TIRE SEEMED RATHER WEAK, AND GAVE WAY UNDER SEEMINGLY GENERAL CIRCUMSTANCES. I REALIZE YOU MAY NOT TAKE ACTION ON THIS LETTER, AND I UNDERSTAND. HOWEVER, IF YOU SEE A PATTERN OR RECEIVE MORE COMPLAINTS, I WOULD HOPE THAT YOU CONSIDER FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

NHTSA ID
10125692
Incident
Jan 4, 2005
Exterior lighting
Filed May 11, 2004

FAILURE OF VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONNECTION.*MR THE VEHICLE HEADLIGHT SWITCH INITIALLY FAILED JANUARY 1999. THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED PRIOR TO THE CONSUMER RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONSUMER WAS REIMBURSED. THE REPLACED HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED FEBRUARY 2004, 5 YEARS AFTER THE REPLACEMENT PART WAS INSTALLED. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSE TO REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER FOR THE REPAIR OF THE DEFECTIVE SWITCH. *NM

NHTSA ID
10073756
Incident
Jan 1, 1999

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

MT-002-22

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Radio Unlocking Codes.

00-003-19-3583

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.

09-009-19-3566

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the "Speedometer Replacement Label". Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda's vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMO's services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after-warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.

09-034-18-3430a

EQUIPMENT; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the "Speedometer Replacement Label". Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda's vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMO's services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after- warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.

09-034-18-3430

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the "Speedometer Replacement Label". Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda's vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMO's services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after-warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.

09-035-17-3080

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometerand related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the ?SpeedometerReplacement Label?.Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda?s vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service.With the use of SPECMO?s services, a Mazda dealer can get the odometer setting updated to reflect the correct mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs, therefore resulting in a higher level of customer satisfaction. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after- warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Mazda MX6 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2001000
2000000
1999010
1998010
1997230
1996123262.9
1995333265.9
1994Viewing464157.2
1993543155.3
1992710
1991131245.5
1990141246.4
1989282358.3
1988165363.2
1987101
1986201

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.