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1990–1999 · 10 model years

Mazda MX-6 recalls & problems by year

20 recalls and 181 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199354 complaints
Most recalls19973 recalls
Crashes reported22in owner complaints
Injuries reported261 death
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0153045601990: 14 complaints, 1 recalls1991: 13 complaints, 1 recalls1992: 7 complaints, 1 recalls1993: 54 complaints, 3 recalls1994: 46 complaints, 3 recalls1995: 33 complaints, 3 recalls1996: 12 complaints, 3 recalls1997: 2 complaints, 3 recalls1998: 0 complaints, 1 recalls1999: 0 complaints, 1 recalls1990199119921993199419951996199719981999
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1999 MX-6——100000
1998 MX-6——100000
1997 MX-6—20–26 mpg320000
1996 MX-6—20–26 mpg3123010
1995 MX-6—20–26 mpg33363100
1994 MX-6—20–26 mpg3466080
1993 MX-6—19–26 mpg3545061
1992 MX-6——170000
1991 MX-6——1131000
1990 MX-6——1141010

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Power train36
  • Engine and engine cooling27
  • Service brakes, hydraulic27
  • Air bags26
  • Seat belts25
  • Electrical system17
  • Suspension11
  • Fuel system, gasoline10