- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1993 Mazda MX-6 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 54 complaints about the 1993 Mazda MX-6 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (13) and the engine & cooling (8). Those complaints describe 5 crashes, 6 injuries and 1 death. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 2015 for the switch. For comparison, the 1992 has 7 and the 1994 has 48.
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FFar more problems than a typical MX-6 year, for its age
#74 most complained-about 1993 vehicle
- Complaints
- 54
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 5
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 6
- Deaths
- 1
Most common 1993 Mazda MX-6 problems
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1993 Mazda MX-6 recalls 3
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
- The problem
- 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. Certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 90-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f300-s2, sold as replacement filters for 19983-1994 subaru vehicles with efi or turbo engines. These filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. Fuel may leak from the filter due to non-conforming brazing welds where the inlet tube is connected to the filter can.
- The risk
- In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- The lower arm ball joints on both sides of the front suspension may not have been torqued to specification.
- The risk
- The insufficient torque of the lower ball jointretaining bolt can result in the suspension failing while the car is in motionand subsequent loss of steering control without warning, which can result in anaccident.
- The fix
- Inspect the lower ball joint retaining bolts and tighten loose bolts to the correct torque.
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54 complaints about the 1993 Mazda MX-6
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 3.
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 mazda mx6. When shifting into reverse, the contact heard a loud sound. He continued in reverse at approximately 2 mph and turned the steering column to the left, but the noise persisted. He looked under the hood and noticed that the coil springs failed. The dealer informed him that the vehicle was still under warranty; however, only a guard assembly should be installed to prevent the coil springs from failing again. The dealer also stated that because the coil springs already failed,...
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they would only install the guard assembly if the coil springs were repaired due to the response they received from the manufacturer. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 125,000.
I have a 1993 mazda mx6 with 105,000. In 1999 the transmission had to be rebuilt. Then, recently, I've had my car in 3 times for transmission issues. They've replaced solenoids, torque converter, inline boost valve and so far it isn't fixed. I've read multiple complaints about this very issue but mazda hasn't done anything for consumers. *Tr
On the models with rear disc brakes: after applying, and then releasing the parking brake in a normal manner the parking brake actuator pivoting pin bearing on one of the rear calipers seized, causing it not release or to not fully release. This could cause a handling/braking instability issue, not to mention premature brake pad wear/failure. An improperly designed caliper involving the seal around the parking brake actuator pivoting pin and bearing was the cause of the failures.*Ak
Dt: the consumer noticed that on september 17, 2005 there were no running lights, dashboard or tail lights. Went to turn on the headlights and it shorted out the fuse box, and it started smoking. Took vehicle to a local mechanic , and they could not figure out what was wrong. Then ,went back to the dealer, were she purchased the vehicle, and they refused to fixed the problem even with the consumer paying them for the work. They still would not fix the vehicle. Driving was fine in daylight, but at night there were no lights. This happened every time the consumer was driving the vehicle. *Ak
The vehicle suddenly veered to the right pulling my daughter off the road and head on into a telephone pole. The point of impact was the right front of the vehicle, although she was wearing a seat belt and the vehicle was equipt with an air bag she still was thrown head first into the windshield of the car. The air bag did deploy but did not stop her. The vehicle is a total loss.
Applied parking brake. Rear brake caliper parking brake mechanism design failure caused the rear caliper to not release after releasing the parking brake handle. Had to manually (from underneath the car) force the actuator lever back. *Jb
While driving at night, the headlights suddenly went out and did not come back on. There was no warning. 8Jb
While driving tire turned without the steering wheel being turned. Then, three seconds later, the wheel corrected itself. *Ak
I own a 1993 mazda mx6, I have had to replace ball joints on one side of the vehicle twice and once on the other side, I went on the net and saw that there was problems with the ball joints on this model, and was trying to see if I could be reimbursed, I have the bills and dates that the repairs was done. *La
1993 Mazda mx-6 ls ([[redacted]]) described car has "odometer fraud" currently, as of 6/8/03, odometer is showing around 68,000 miles. After I gave him a security deposit of $300.00 In cash on 6/8/03, I checked the vehicle history on carfax.Com and saw that on 08/14/1998 the car had 113,872 miles on it. I am trying to have my security deposit of $300 back from the owner of the car and report the odometer fraud.*Ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
While driving there was a pop from the right front area of car. Then the area began squeeking and groaning when consumer would hit a bump. Jacked the side up and found that the front right spring had burst in a diagonal fashion. *Tt
I own a 1993 mazda mx-6 ls coupe. My distributor has failed 3 times now. It is very dangerous because there are no warning signs. The failure is also intermittent. Failure at rest is of no issue, your car just doesn't start or starts but doesn't run. However, when the distrubutor fails when driving is the issue. The engine shuts off without warning, there is a loss of power steering as well as power brakes. This is a well documented problem among mx-6 drivers, as can be seen on these sites: http://www.Mx6.Com http://www.Probetalk.Com http://homepage.Ntlworld.Com/dorothy.Bradbury/probemx/index.Htm as well as many others
Engine stalled on freeway driving at 70-75 mph. Car restarted a few minutes later.*Ak
The key broke off in the door lock. Had all the locks replaced and had the keys coded for the locks and the key broke for the 2nd time in the lock.*Ak
I was driving to the mall on i-95 north when my car started slowing down I pushed the gas pedal and the tachometer started redlining, so I stopped pushing the gas pedal. Now it will cost me anywhere between $1,500.00 And $2,000.00 To rebuild it. And to get a brand new transmission will cost $2,500.00 And up. Please help me, I'm a college student and I can't afford the repairs to my car. And I desperately need my car. *Ak
My hand brake will fail to release, or on repeated heavy brake-application the calliper will not release - causing intense heat to rotor and distorting the caliper. *Ak
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
Brake caliper siezed causing loss of power and a sudden pull to one side and abnormal wear of brake pads, vehicle has been repaired.*Ak consumer stated on multiple instances at a variety of speeds and road conditons the rear calipers seized and/or stuck after application of brakes.*Slc
Parking brake caliper froze. Overheated rotor while driving. Caused imbalance while driving almost causing accident. Rotot heated up to dangerous level.
While traveling heard huge noise, front coil spring bursted, and vehicle started shaking. Manufacturer has been notified. *Ak consumer entering his drive way his new tire popped as the spring pierced it because of that he need new spring, struts , tire and front end alignment. *Yh
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
The paint on other green mazda's seems to be the same. No safety defect listed in summary. *Ak
After the calipers failed on the rear, the parking brake was locked in place and would not release mazda of knoxville and bill gatton mazda of johnson city were contacted, and both denied any knowledge of the problem and refused to repair damages to calipers pads and rotors. I was informed to complain to this organization if mazda refused to replace the failed components thank you joe gemmell. *Ak
Engine is making a knocking noise. Contacted dealer, and informed consumer that there was a technical bulletin with the same basic problem, that when engine is cold there is a knocking noise due to carbon built up in the combustion chamber within the engine. *Ak
Mazda MX-6: every year compared
All MX-6 years1993 Mazda MX-6 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Mazda MX-6 | 54 | 3 | F | |
| 1993 Mazda 626 | 127 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1993 Mazda RX-7 | 84 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1993 Mazda MX-3 | 57 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1993 Mazda Protege | 51 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1993 Mazda MPV | 51 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1993 Mazda Navajo | 25 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 1993 Mazda 929 | 19 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1993 Mazda B-2200 | 12 | 0 | - | 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 1993 Mazda MX-6
Does the 1993 Mazda MX-6 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1993 Mazda MX-6: switch (October 2015); fuel system, gasoline (October 2005); control arm (April 1992). 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 1993 Mazda MX-6?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (13), engine & cooling (8), suspension (6).
How many complaints has the 1993 Mazda MX-6 had?
54 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 9, 1995 and the latest on September 18, 2008. Of these, 5 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 6 injuries and 1 death.
Is the 1993 Mazda MX-6 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 10 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than 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 1993 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