- The problem
- The groove for the rear wheel bearing retainer ring was incorrectly machined.
- The risk
- If the retaining ring does not sit correctly in thegroove, the axle lug nuts will break, causing the brake drum, wheel, and tireassembly to separate from the vehicle.
- The fix
- Midas shops will replace the brake drums with other brake drums from another supplier.
Vehicle safety record
1990 Mazda MX-6 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 1990 Mazda MX-6 with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (9) and the fuel system (2). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1993 for the drum. For comparison, the 1991 has 14.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical MX-6 year, for its age
#99 most complained-about 1990 vehicle
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1990 Mazda MX-6 problems
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1990 Mazda MX-6 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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14 complaints about the 1990 Mazda MX-6
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Vehicle driver side automatic seat belt, stuck in forward position. This causes consumer not being restraint. Please provide more details. Ts
Alternator belt keeps breaking while driving at various speeds. Already went through 10 alternator belts. Gets into the timing chain cover & destroyes it. Nothing happens to timing chain. Have taken vehicle to dealer each & every time & mechanic can not resolve the problem.*Ak
Driver's side shoulder belt will not retact. The extension retact belt does release when trying to unlatch. When trying to pull shoulder belt around driver, sometimes the belt does not reach around the driver. *Ak
Metal bracket attached to body of vehicle, above fuel tank, wore hole into top of tank, causing fuel leakage, could result in an explosion. *Ak
Seat belts are functioning improperly, automatic belts just do not operate properly. *Ak
SEAT BELTS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. *AK
Driver's seat belt is sucked in the open door position and the passenger side is stuck in the close position. Please describe details. *Ak
Bolts which hold exhaust manifold to engine broke, causing gas fumes to ento the interior. *Ak
The consumer was in an accident and the driver side door open and the driver side seat belt did not hold the consumer. *Ak
PASSENGER SIDE MOTORBELT OPERATES SLOWLY. *SD
Vehicle performs sluggishly upon acceleration. *Aw
The front driver side seat belt retractor sticks half way, retractor slow down. Tt
DOOR HANDLES BREAK OFF FROM VEHICLE. TT
Drivers manual seat/metal structure broke from the frame of the vehicle rocking back and forth. Please describe details. Tt
Mazda MX-6: every year compared
All MX-6 years1990 Mazda MX-6 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Mazda MX-6 | 14 | 1 | C | |
| 1990 Mazda MPV | 49 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Mazda 626 | 45 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Mazda Protege | 38 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 28 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Mazda 323 | 19 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck | 16 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Mazda 929 | 13 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1990 Mazda Miata | 3 | 2 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1990 Mazda MX-6
Does the 1990 Mazda MX-6 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1990 Mazda MX-6: drum (October 1993). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Mazda MX-6?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (9), fuel system (2), body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 1990 Mazda MX-6 had?
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 10, 1995 and the latest on November 22, 2002. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1990 Mazda MX-6 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 52 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Mazda MX-6 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mazda MX-6 years have the most complaints?
1993 (54), 1994 (48), 1995 (38). See every Mazda MX-6 year compared.
What should I do if my 1990 Mazda MX-6 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data