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1994 Mazda MX-6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 46 owner complaints about the 1994 Mazda MX-6, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-674 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the MX-6 median · #2 of 8 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 1%Owner complaints4612 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage82kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 22, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Mazda MX-6 has problems

46 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
Power train131
Electrical system80
Engine and engine cooling70
Service brakes, hydraulic62
Air bags44
Seat belts31
Fuel system, gasoline30
Latches/locks/linkages30
Structure30
7 other systems122

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

2 recalls

1994 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.

1%repaired · 2017 Q1

Ignition: switch

Recall 15V-674 · Oct 19, 2015 · 1,368,500 vehicles · 8,332 repaired

Risk. If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Headlights: switch

Recall 99V-358 · Dec 17, 1999 · 40,000 vehicles

Risk. THE FAILURE OF THIS WIRE COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A 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

1994 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
NHTSA crash tests

1994 Mazda MX-6 safety ratings

1994 Mazda MX-6 2-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 Mazda MX-6, and the recalls they led to.

  1. HEADLIGHT FAILURERQ99022 · closed Aug 30, 2000
    No recall
In owners' words

What MX-6 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1994 MAZDA MX-6 (4 CYLINDER, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). BECAUSE OF WHAT I BELIEVE MAY BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT OR DESIGN FLAW, I'VE BEEN FORCED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS VEHICLE TWICE OVER THE COURSE OF ABOUT THREE YEARS. BASICALLY, AN ELECTRONIC OVERDRIVE SWITCH WILL…
Complaint 10050880 · Dec 21, 2003 · 70,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO ANOTHER GEAR,CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION. AK
Complaint 8001906 · Jan 10, 2002
TRANSMISSION PREMATURELY MALFUNCTIONED AND WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING A VERY LOUD NOISE OCCURRED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Complaint 880532 · Feb 14, 2001

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