- 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
1994 Mazda MX-6 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 48 complaints about the 1994 Mazda MX-6 with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (14) and the electrical system (8). Those complaints describe 6 crashes and 8 injuries. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in October 2015 for the switch. For comparison, the 1993 has 54 and the 1995 has 38.
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FFar more problems than a typical MX-6 year, for its age
#80 most complained-about 1994 vehicle
- Complaints
- 48
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 6
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 8
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1994 Mazda MX-6 problems
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1994 Mazda MX-6 recalls 4
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
- 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.
- The risk
- The failure of this wire could cause a loss of headlights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the headlight switch lever.
- The problem
- This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The speedometer gear set can fail. Symptoms include an inoperative speedometer, severe lack of power, and/or a transmission which stays in third gear. In some cases, the "od off" light may also flash.
- The risk
- A driver may not be aware of increased speed due to the speedometer not working correctly.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the speedometer gear set and if necessary, will replace the speedometer gear set at no charge. This extended warranty covers necessary repairs due to failure of the vehicle's speedometer gear set fror 9 years from the original warranty start date with no mileage limitation.
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48 complaints about the 1994 Mazda MX-6
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Tl* the contact owns a 1994 mazda mx-6. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 01/04/17*lj the consumer stated he called another dealer and the vehicle was repaired in 20 minutes. Updated 03/08/17.*Jb
1994 MAZDA MX6 AUTO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *TR
Trying to get a recall done from potamkin mazda 7400 bird rd miami, fl 33155. I called so that I could get some information, the representative told me that the towing would be free for the recall before he gave me the towing company's phone number. When my car got to the service station (potamkin mazda) they called me saying that the car was not a recall and that I would have to pay the towing company. The towing company (black eagle) first told me that it was 55 dollars when I first called them ....But then,...
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when they called the story changed the price was 75 dollars then explained I had 15 min to get from my house to the dealership (potamkin mazda) which was impossible to do in 15 mins and then if in the event that I didn't make it to the dealership in 15 min. It would be towed back to the company and I would have to pay 135 dollars plus 35 additional dollars for everyday the car is in there lot. *Tr
On my way to work about 30 minutes before 8:00 a.M. Traveling on the florida's turnpike south about to exit, on to miami dade college, on the way to work then class. I proceeded to yield then stop at the intersection at 107th and 104th. The car shut completely off and wouldn't start again, after waiting about several minutes more a ranger towed a passenger and myself a very short distance from the intersection. Nothing was done to correct this failure, that im aware of, all old parts are still inside the vehicle as of today. *Tr
1994 Mazda mx6 right front tire blew out. *Ts there was damage to the vehicle's right front fender, right front door, right front wheel well and rim. *Nm
I was coming home from school one night when all of a sudden my engine light came on. About 5-6 minutes later I was getting off of the freeway when my car stopped. I was able to turn the car back on although the radio and all of my interior lights were flashing. I drove it about 5 minutes up the road to the light in front of my apartment and it stopped again. By this time, it was smoking badly! So I got some help and pushed out of the way across the street. I was told to get my stuff out because it looked as if...
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the car was going to blow. I got my stuff out and called the police. The car eventually cooled down. I later found out there was a crack in my coolant reservoir and coolant was squirting and splashing all over the place. My car had blown a head gasket from running hot. *Nm
My new remington brand tire (on my mazda mx-6), bought less than one month ago, ripped twice in the sidewall after I dropped into a pothole last night. I wrote it off to bad luck. However, when at the tire place, not one but two other customers said they had a similar problem with their tires, that the sidewall of a relatively new tire seemed rather weak, and gave way under seemingly general circumstances. I realize you may not take action on this letter, and I understand. However, if you see a pattern or receive more complaints, I would hope that you consider further investigation.
Failure of vehicle's headlight switch connection.*Mr the vehicle headlight switch initially failed january 1999. The switch was replaced prior to the consumer receiving the recall notice. The manufacturer was contacted and the consumer was reimbursed. The replaced headlight switch failed february 2004, 5 years after the replacement part was installed. The consumer contacted the manufacturer. The manufacturer refuse to reimburse the consumer for the repair of the defective switch. *Nm
I am the owner of a 1994 mazda mx-6 (4 cylinder, automatic transmission). Because of what I believe may be a manufacturer defect or design flaw, I've been forced to replace the transmission in this vehicle twice over the course of about three years. Basically, an electronic overdrive switch will randomly begin it's function without having any control over it. A light on the dashboard will flash "hold" constantly until the problem is solved or the computer is reset. When this happens, which quite frankly has...
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been very frequent, the transmission jerks and struggles to operate properly. This also results in somewhat of a loss of control of the vehicle as maintaining highway speeds and taking small turns can feel very unsafe because the car gives the impression that it's not holding the road very well. Not to mention the fact that I've had to spend a total of roughly $5000.00 For two transmission replacements. I've done some research and I have found that I am obviously not the only one who has experienced this very same problem. I strongly believe that this car cannot be operated safely over a certain amount of mileage. My first experience occured at roughly 70,000 miles, the second at about 95,000. *Ak
The rear brake caliper locked up which caused inadequate braking and resulting in premature wear of the brake pads and rotors. *Ak
THE TRANSMISSION AND EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. *JB
Replaced rear calliper due to calliper sticking. Found website that stated this is a design fault for pre jan 5, 1995 mazda mx6 vehicles. I contacted mazda manufacturing and was told there was no recall for this problem. The website states that we can receive a refund for at least the price of the calliper.
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
While driving at any speed transmission failed to work. *Ak
While driving the vehicle at the speed of 45 mph engine stalls. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Mr
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
E-brake rear caliper seized locking brake and causing overheated pads/rotors. *Ak
While driving transmission shifted into another gear ,causing vehicle to stall. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. Mechanic determined that there was a problem with transmission. Ak
Whenever turning steering wheel would hear a popping noise. Temperature is not a factor. Took to an independent mechanic to try to correct problem of popping noise. *Ak
Transmission prematurely malfunctioned and would not go into reverse. Also, while driving a very loud noise occurred, cause unknown. Please give any further details. *Ak
Vehicle shifts hard into first/second, and third gears. Mazda has been contacted.*Ak
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Consumer is not satisfied with the automobile manufacturer for the price of the child safety seat attachment device available to the consumer to safely attach child in front facing position. *Mjs
Front passenger's side coil spring cracked,causing tires to blowout, resulting in a collision. *Ak
Trunk will not open at all now due to locking failure. Mazda said they didn't think they could fix it without damaging my car. Mazda @knoxville, tn knew immediately what the problem was. The service man said the pin was not strong enough to release the trunk. My back seats are also completely locked down with no entry into the trunk from that point. The door locks are also failing sporadically. They still will not lock at times. Also, they will not unlock at times. This is a safety hazard to our 2 small children. *Ak
Mazda MX-6: every year compared
All MX-6 years1994 Mazda MX-6 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Mazda MX-6 | 48 | 4 | F | |
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 287 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1994 Mazda B-Series Truck | 126 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 1994 Mazda MPV | 39 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1994 Mazda MX-3 | 19 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 19 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1994 Mazda 929 | 13 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1994 Mazda 323 | 11 | 2 | C | 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 1994 Mazda MX-6
Does the 1994 Mazda MX-6 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1994 Mazda MX-6: switch (October 2015); fuel system, gasoline (October 2005); switch (December 1999); manual transmission (August 1999). 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 1994 Mazda MX-6?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (14), electrical system (8), brakes (7).
How many complaints has the 1994 Mazda MX-6 had?
48 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 19, 1995 and the latest on November 22, 2016. Of these, 6 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 8 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1994 Mazda MX-6 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 11 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 1994 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