Known Recalls

Model year record

1994 Mazda MX-6

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 71 owner complaints on file.

Mazda MX-6, 1993–1997 generation
Pictured: the 1993–1997 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V674000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
1,368,500
Reported to NHTSA
2015-10-19
Owners notified
2015-12-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V358000

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
Manufacturer
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Vehicles affected
40,000
Reported to NHTSA
1999-12-17
Owners notified
2000-04-07

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH LEVER.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission1070,000 mi
Air bags: frontal5—
Electrical system4—
Engine and engine cooling: engine3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper372,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Fuel system, gasoline288,226 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Structure: body: door2—
Child seat1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump188,226 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1—
Power train1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads172,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor172,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1—
Tires1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Unknown or other1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1—

The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1995 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Mazda MX-6 model years

19971996199519941993199219911990

All Mazda MX-6 recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.