1994 MAZDA MX-6 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

N/A

Safety Rating

71

Owner Complaints

11 Crashes

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1994 MAZDA MX-6

The 1994 MAZDA MX-6 has received a total of 71 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (10 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (5 complaints), and Electrical System (4 complaints).

Recalls for the 1994 MAZDA MX-6

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1994 MAZDA MX-6, potentially affecting up to 1,499,113 vehicles.

Recall 15V674000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

| 1,368,500 vehicles affected

Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.

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

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.

View full details →

Recall 05E065000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 42,962 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS....

Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.

Remedy: SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6698.

View full details →

Recall 99V358000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

| 40,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHT WIRE THAT RUNS THROUGH THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER CAN FAIL AT THE POINT WHERE IT IS SOLDERED TO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

Consequence: THE FAILURE OF THIS WIRE COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH LEVER.

View full details →

Recall 99I005000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

| 47,651 vehicles affected

Defect: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SPEEDOMETER GEAR SET CAN FAIL. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE AN INOPERATIVE SPEEDOMETER, SEVERE LACK OF POWER, AND/OR A TRANSMISSION WHICH STAYS IN THIRD GEAR. IN SOME CASES, THE "OD OFF" LIGHT MAY ALSO FLASH.

Consequence: A DRIVER MAY NOT BE AWARE OF INCREASED SPEED DUE TO THE SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING CORRECTLY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPEEDOMETER GEAR SET AND IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE SPEEDOMETER GEAR SET AT NO CHARGE. THIS EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERS NECESSARY REPAIRS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE'S SPEEDOMETER GEAR SET FROR 9 YEARS FROM THE ORIGINAL...

View full details →

Owner Complaints for the 1994 MAZDA MX-6

71 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 MAZDA MX-6. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 10 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 5 5 Crashes 5 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10927492 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MAZDA MX-6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 01/04/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE CALLED ANOTHER DEALER AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN 20 MINUTES. UPDATED 03/08/17.*JB
#10256192 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | | 93,000 miles
1994 MAZDA MX6 AUTO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *TR
#10212133 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | N/A miles
TRYING TO GET A RECALL DONE FROM POTAMKIN MAZDA 7400 BIRD RD MIAMI, FL 33155. I CALLED SO THAT I COULD GET SOME INFORMATION, THE REPRESENTATIVE TOLD ME THAT THE TOWING WOULD BE FREE FOR THE RECALL BEFORE HE GAVE ME THE TOWING COMPANY'S PHONE NUMBER. WHEN MY CAR GOT TO THE SERVICE STATION (POTAMKIN MAZDA) THEY CALLED ME SAYING THAT THE CAR WAS NOT A RECALL AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY THE TOWING COMPANY. THE TOWING COMPANY (BLACK EAGLE) FIRST TOLD ME THAT IT WAS 55 DOLLARS WHEN I FIRST CALLED THEM ....BUT THEN, WHEN THEY CALLED THE STORY CHANGED THE PRICE WAS 75 DOLLARS THEN EXPLAINED I HAD 15 MIN TO GET FROM MY HOUSE TO THE DEALERSHIP (POTAMKIN MAZDA) WHICH WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO DO IN 15 MINS AND THEN IF IN THE EVENT THAT I DIDN'T MAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP IN 15 MIN. IT WOULD BE TOWED BACK TO THE COMPANY AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY 135 DOLLARS PLUS 35 ADDITIONAL DOLLARS FOR EVERYDAY THE CAR IS IN THERE LOT. *TR
#10210916 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | 88,226 miles
ON MY WAY TO WORK ABOUT 30 MINUTES BEFORE 8:00 A.M. TRAVELING ON THE FLORIDA'S TURNPIKE SOUTH ABOUT TO EXIT, ON TO MIAMI DADE COLLEGE, ON THE WAY TO WORK THEN CLASS. I PROCEEDED TO YIELD THEN STOP AT THE INTERSECTION AT 107TH AND 104TH. THE CAR SHUT COMPLETELY OFF AND WOULDN'T START AGAIN, AFTER WAITING ABOUT SEVERAL MINUTES MORE A RANGER TOWED A PASSENGER AND MYSELF A VERY SHORT DISTANCE FROM THE INTERSECTION. NOTHING WAS DONE TO CORRECT THIS FAILURE, THAT IM AWARE OF, ALL OLD PARTS ARE STILL INSIDE THE VEHICLE AS OF TODAY. *TR
#10210916 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | | 88,226 miles
ON MY WAY TO WORK ABOUT 30 MINUTES BEFORE 8:00 A.M. TRAVELING ON THE FLORIDA'S TURNPIKE SOUTH ABOUT TO EXIT, ON TO MIAMI DADE COLLEGE, ON THE WAY TO WORK THEN CLASS. I PROCEEDED TO YIELD THEN STOP AT THE INTERSECTION AT 107TH AND 104TH. THE CAR SHUT COMPLETELY OFF AND WOULDN'T START AGAIN, AFTER WAITING ABOUT SEVERAL MINUTES MORE A RANGER TOWED A PASSENGER AND MYSELF A VERY SHORT DISTANCE FROM THE INTERSECTION. NOTHING WAS DONE TO CORRECT THIS FAILURE, THAT IM AWARE OF, ALL OLD PARTS ARE STILL INSIDE THE VEHICLE AS OF TODAY. *TR

View all Power Trainautomatic Transmission complaints →

Safety Rating for the 1994 MAZDA MX-6

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 MAZDA MX-6 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 MAZDA MX-6

Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1994 MAZDA MX-6. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

B004/95 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SEAL PLATE MODIFICATION (V6 ENGINE) *TW

T008/94 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

DOOR KEY CYLINDER DOES NOT ILLUMINATE AND/OR CPU FAILURE. *TW

NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 MAZDA MX-6

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

Other Model Years of the MAZDA MX-6

View all MAZDA MX-6 model years →

Other MAZDA Models

View all MAZDA models →

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report