1996 MAZDA MX-6 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
14
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 MAZDA MX-6
The 1996 MAZDA MX-6 has received a total of 14 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (6 complaints), Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), and Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 MAZDA MX-6
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1996 MAZDA MX-6, potentially affecting up to 1,624,462 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 98V249000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
| 213,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAS SENSOR UNIT. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.
Consequence: UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SAS UNIT TO REDUCE THE PROBABILITY OF UNNECESSARY DEPLOYMENTS IN LOW SPEED UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 MAZDA MX-6
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 MAZDA MX-6. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ALL 4 WHEELS ARE CRACKED ON THE OUTSIDE, AND BAC SIDE OF THE RIMS. THEY LOOK DEEP AND THE WHEELS MIGHT BREAK AT ANY TIME. *NM
VEHICLE WAS GOING 55MPH , AND CONSUMER WAS NOT SURE WHAT VEHICLE RAN OVER, BUT AIR BAG DEPLOYED. NOTHING WAS HIT, AND NO DAMAGE WAS DONE. NO INJURIES. CONSUMER IS CONTACTING MANUFACTURER. *AK
HEAD-ON CRASH AT 35-40 MPH, AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 MAZDA MX-6
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 MAZDA MX-6 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 MAZDA MX-6
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1996 MAZDA MX-6. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
001/97T — AIR BAGS
AIR BAG SYSTEM CHANGES. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 MAZDA MX-6
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA MX-6
- 1991 MAZDA MX-6 — 18 complaints
- 1992 MAZDA MX-6 — 9 complaints
- 1993 MAZDA MX-6 — 68 complaints
- 1994 MAZDA MX-6 — 71 complaints
- 1995 MAZDA MX-6 — 41 complaints
- 1996 MAZDA MX-6 (current)
- 1997 MAZDA MX-6 — 2 complaints
- 1998 MAZDA MX-6 — 0 complaints
- 1999 MAZDA MX-6 — 0 complaints
Other MAZDA Models
- MAZDA MAZDA3 — 3,974 total complaints
- MAZDA 626 — 3,877 total complaints
- MAZDA CX-5 — 3,005 total complaints
- MAZDA MAZDA6 — 2,906 total complaints
- MAZDA TRIBUTE — 2,830 total complaints
- MAZDA CX-9 — 1,786 total complaints
- MAZDA CX-7 — 1,539 total complaints
- MAZDA PROTEGE — 1,377 total complaints