- 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
1991 Mazda MX-6 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 1991 Mazda MX-6 with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (5) and the transmission & drivetrain (4). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 2 injuries. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1993 for the drum. For comparison, the 1990 has 14 and the 1992 has 7.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical MX-6 year, for its age
#109 most complained-about 1991 vehicle
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1991 Mazda MX-6 problems
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1991 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 1991 Mazda MX-6
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
After changing oil, consumer noticed smoke coming from the tail pipe. After vehicle sat over night, and started it for first time smoke wold come from tail pipe. *Ak *slc
Passenger side restraint system failed in a wreck aug/95 and was replaced. The driver side restraint system has been malfunctioning the past couple of years. Automatic shoulder belt either jams in the track or fails to operate. Dealer has refused to repair or replace system. I believe the mazda mx6 was built in the same production plant as the ford probe. The ford probe has had a recall on the automatic restraint system. I believe this is the same problem we are experiencing on our 1991 mazda mx6 now and back in 1995.*Ak
When turning on the left and right turn signal the headlights flashes, radiator started to crack after only three months resulting overheating
Front axle bearings broke and the axle had to be replaced. Also, there was some type of knocking noise coming from the vehicle consumer thought the bearings and the hub broke again.
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TRANSMISSION FAILED.
While driving vehicle the driver's side door light comes on ,owner also notes that must open door while driving, he states that his outside handle broke. *Ak
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD
Lap belts in the rear seats have failed, unable to latch seat belts. Tt
MOTORIZED SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. *SD
Front lap belts will disengage, mostlyon passenger's side. *Ak
Vehicle seat belt system intermittently fails midway and other positions. Tt
TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE. *AK
Mazda MX-6: every year compared
All MX-6 years1991 Mazda MX-6 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 Mazda MX-6 | 14 | 1 | C | |
| 1991 Mazda MPV | 67 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1991 Mazda 626 | 64 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1991 Mazda Protege | 51 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1991 Mazda Navajo | 40 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 21 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1991 Mazda 323 | 20 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1991 Mazda 929 | 18 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1991 Mazda B-Series Truck | 14 | 4 | 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 1991 Mazda MX-6
Does the 1991 Mazda MX-6 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1991 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 1991 Mazda MX-6?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (5), transmission & drivetrain (4), brakes (2).
How many complaints has the 1991 Mazda MX-6 had?
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 12, 1994 and the latest on December 12, 2001. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1991 Mazda MX-6 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 48 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 1991 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