repaired · 2017 Q1
Ignition: switch
Risk. If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
1995 Mazda MX-6Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 1995 Mazda MX-6, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-674 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 6, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1995 Mazda MX-6 has problems
33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Air bags9 crash/fire/injury
7Power train
4Engine and engine cooling
3Fuel system, gasoline2 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
3Visibility
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Steering
1Tires
44 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 10 | 9 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1995 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
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.
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
1995 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
1995 Mazda MX-6 safety ratings
1995 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
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1995 Mazda MX-6, and the recalls they led to.
- OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTLed to recall 98V-249
- HEADLIGHT FAILURENo recall
In owners' words
What MX-6 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1995 MAZDA MX-6. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT FULLY DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A SMALL BALLOON-LIKE SUBSTANCE CAME OUT OF THE AIR BAG PARTIALLY. A…
MAZDA MX6 BRAKES ENGAGED WHILE ON A BRIDGE CAUSING THE CAR TO SKID INTO THE CENTER MEDIAN WALL. UPON THE IMPACT MY MOUTH HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND BUSTED MY LIPS OPEN, THE AIRBAG THEN DEPLOYED CAUSING MY HEAD TO BE SLAMMED AGAINST THE HEADREST WHILE A BURST OF HOARD GAGGING SMOKE/DUST, PARTICLES,…
STOPPED AT A CONVIENCE STORE, LEFT THE CAR RUNNING BUT TURNED OFF THE HEADLIGHTS. RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE, OPENED THE DOOR, SAT DOWN IN THE DRIVERS SET AND REACHED OVER TO TURN ON THE HEADLIGHTS. BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG SMACKED ME IN THE FACE, WHILE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG…
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