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1988 Mazda MX-6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 1988 Mazda MX-6, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints163 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem9Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 19, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 Mazda MX-6 has problems

16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts91
Electrical system21
Suspension10
Tires10
Visibility10
Structure10
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

1988 Mazda MX-6 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 95V-103 · May 24, 1995 · 360,433 vehicles

Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 88V-022 · Feb 22, 1988 · 72,883 vehicles

Risk. FROST ACCUMULATION ON THE THROTTLE VALVE MAY PREVENT THEVALVE FROM RETURNING SMOOTHLY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Drum: shoes/linings

Recall 87V-196 · Dec 29, 1987 · 14,807 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR, REPEATED BRAKE OPERATION MAYDAMAGE THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER DUST BOOT, ALLOWING WATER OR DUST INTRUSION ANDSUBSEQUENT PISTON…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: linkages

Recall 87V-149 · Sep 17, 1987 · 400 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL ANDCREATE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.

Best & worst years

1988 vs. every other MX-6 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MX-6 median. How we score

'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1988 Mazda MX-6, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILUREEA95005 · closed Aug 1, 1995
    Led to recall 95V-103
  2. TRANSMISSION OIL LINE FIREPE89167 · closed Dec 21, 1989
    No recall
  3. THROTTLE STICKINGPE91088 · closed Oct 21, 1991
    No recall

Own a 1988 MX-6?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.