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1989 Mazda MX-6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 1989 Mazda MX-6, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years51% below the MX-6 median · #4 of 8 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints283 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem15Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 11, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Mazda MX-6 has problems

28 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 belts150
Seats80
Structure30
Engine and engine cooling31
Vehicle speed control32
Visibility20
Equipment20
Electrical system20
Parking brake10

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

1 recall

1989 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 →

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

1989 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 1989 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
In owners' words

What MX-6 owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

NO PARTS. THE DEALER HAS NOT ORDERED THE PARTS SINCE THE CONSUMER INITIALLY CALLED ON MARCH 3, 1997. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Complaint 810287 · Mar 21, 1997
THE SAFETY BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT RETRACT BACK INTO THE HOLDER, LEAVING THE BELT USELESS. I WONDERED IF THIS WOULD BE A RECALL OR IF I NEED TO HAVE IT SERVICED. THANKS. *AK
Complaint 708650 · Jul 15, 1999
THE MANUFACTURER (MAZDA) REFUSED TO PAY FOR REPAIR OF SEAT BELT THAT THE OWNER REPLACED (DEFECTIVE), THE ITEM WAS RECALLED AFTER REPAIR ORDER WAS COMPLETE.
Complaint 508644 · Sep 13, 1996

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