- 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
1995 Mazda MX-6 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 38 complaints about the 1995 Mazda MX-6 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (13) and the transmission & drivetrain (8). Those complaints describe 8 crashes, 3 fires and 12 injuries. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 2015 for the switch. For comparison, the 1994 has 48 and the 1996 has 15.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical MX-6 year, for its age
#115 most complained-about 1995 vehicle
- Complaints
- 38
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 8
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 12
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1995 Mazda MX-6 problems
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1995 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
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the sas sensor unit. These vehicles can experience air bag deployments in minor undercarriage impacts.
- The risk
- Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will reprogram the sas unit to reduce the probability of unnecessary deployments in low speed undercarriage impacts.
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38 complaints about the 1995 Mazda MX-6
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 2.
Tl* the contact owned a 1995 mazda mx-6. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle was involved in a crash. The contact rear ended another vehicle that came to an abrupt stop. The air bags did not fully deploy. The contact stated that a small balloon-like substance came out of the air bag partially. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. Stokes mazda of north charleston in south carolina was made aware of the crash. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the crash. The failure mileage was 54,000. The vin was not available.
Mazda mx6 brakes engaged while on a bridge causing the car to skid into the center median wall. Upon the impact my mouth hit the steering wheel and busted my lips open, the airbag then deployed causing my head to be slammed against the headrest while a burst of hoard gagging smoke/dust, particles, were emitted. In a gasp of terror and fear that I may die from suffocation from the car filled smoke/dust from the airbag I kicked the driver door opened and rolled out onto the ground gasping for air and laid there...
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until an ambulance arrived. The vehicle engine etc. Was not on fire or smoking from this wreck. While my facial injuries healed, the damage to my left jaw resulted in a very costly surgery several years later of which did not repair the jaw and now live with daily debilitating facial/cranial pain. There is a specific rancid smell from this airbag that will never leave my mind as well as the texture of the hard canvas like material that ripped the skin off my face. The deployment of this airbag after the initial impact is a vivid image to this day in 2014. This manufacturer should be ashamed to have not corrected this as my wreck was in 1995. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mazda mx-6. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle began jerking and failed to move forward or backwards. When in reverse, it would jerk backwards. The contact stated that this failure has occurred on six different occasions. The purchase date, powertrain, and mileage information were unknown.
Stopped at a convience store, left the car running but turned off the headlights. Returned to the vehicle, opened the door, sat down in the drivers set and reached over to turn on the headlights. Both airbags deployed. The driver side air bag smacked me in the face, while the passenger air bag deployed and pushed the plastic face piece into the windshield, braking the windshield and forcing the rear view mirror off the windshield. Both sides of the headliner are pulled loose.
While vehicle was parked and engine running both air bags deployed. The driver's air bag cut the consumer's face and lip. The passenger's air bag cracked multiple parts of the windshield. *Ak *sc *jb
The vehicles alternator belt has been replaced five time within one year. *Nlm
On my 1995 mazda mx-6, with 67,000 miles, the transmission has started behaving erratically. When you put it in drive, it doesn't engage immediately, then eventually engages suddenly with a lurch. I have read on-line that this particular transmission is known to be troublesome. Btw, date is 2003, the form isn't updated yet.
Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without warning the alternator failed causing the consumer to pull over. Dealer notified. Mr
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While traveling westbound on sam houston tollway near imperial valley rd., I experienced a front right tire failure which caused the thread to be completely separated from the sidwalls. The apparent damage were to the tire and rim of the car. The suspension/frame may also be damaged. I may also have suffered injury from the incident as a result.*Ak (dot number: cxxv5wyi38 tiresize: 225/45r/17)
I rear ended another car in front of me. My mazda was totaled however the air bags did not open resulting in serious injury. *Ak
My problem is exactly the same as recall #99v358000 on the 1994 mazda mx6. The headlights go out intermittently because of a loose/broken wire at the headlight switch on the turn signal lever. The sudden unanticipated loss of the headlights poses a severe hazard.*Ak
The transmission went prior to the exhaust system (catalytic converter). *Ak
Air bags deployed violently causing whip lash, knocked front teeth loose, hurt lower part of back, the fumes from the air bag caused bronchial trouble. Nlm
Consumer barely hit a curb when dual airbags deployed, causing injuries. After incident, consumer received a follow up recall notice, but never received first notice. Consumer was told that vehicle was part of recall 98v249000, but manufacturer would not cover damages. *Ak
When ithis will be the third replacement for the transmission. The first time st 46,000 then at 79,023 and now at 126,000 this time it is not covered under warranty. I am the original owner of the vehicle , we first leased the car then when the lease was up I purchsed the vehicle. I don't understand why I have to keep replacng the transmission. I call mazda customer serice and they said there was nothing they could do. Would this fall under the lemon law? I have had a car with over 150,000 miles and never had...
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problems and another where the milage rolled over. What is the deal with this vehicle?I do have the documents where I have had the vehicle repaired. Also I just had engne repair done the cost $1000.00 In july. I am so sorry I ever purchased this car. Please help. *Ak
While driving, I noticed a synthetic burning odor and also saw that the instrument panel had lost power. A mazda technician examined the instrument panel wiring and found that a circuit had been overloaded and part of the circuit board had burn marks.*Ak
Mazda wouldn't discuss the problem. Said to contact my insurance company. No safety defect listed in the summary. *Ak
The automatic transaxle went out at 70,000 miles, I was told it was the front forward clutch and the torque converter. After doing extensive research I have discovered that there has been a huge number of mazdas that have failed transmissions at or near 70,000 miles. Total cost of a re-build: $1,500. *Ak
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
Possible transmission failure causing vehicle to jump out of gear which resulted in vehicle running of the road. Later that day, vehicle started leaking oil & began to smoke. This failure could result in a fire. *Yc
The transmission will reve up/accelerate while driving the car. The rpm's will increase and decrease and it seems the engine is kicking into neutral. It does this at any speed at any time. I have taken the car to the mazda dealer twice and they have no idea what is going on. If it is not doing the reveing up at the time it is on the diagnotic machine, then they say they do not know what is going on and can not fix the problem.
Oem wheels (alloy) included with "ls" package have 1 or more cracks where the spokes begin at the center of the wheel
Violent deployment of drivers airbag caused clothing to catch on fire, resulting in injuries.
When driving home on a night with freezing rain and sleet, I put on the windshield defroster. The temperature gauge was warm at the time that I switched it on. Within seconds the windshield iced up and all the other windows steamed up. I had zero visibility. I pulled the car over and scraped ice off the windshield and wiped the side windows so I could see. I proceeded to dirve and again within seconds it happened again. I could see what looked like smoke or a mist coming from the defrost vents. This continued to...
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happen all the way home with me continually pulling off the road to clear the windows. I have had this car for three years and never had this problem . I also have never driven it during an ice storm. This was a very dangerous and nerve wracking experience and am hoping to find out what the heck caused this. I have a friend who has a 1998 626 and the exact same thing happened to her on the same night.
Mazda MX-6: every year compared
All MX-6 years1995 Mazda MX-6 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Mazda MX-6 | 38 | 3 | F | |
| 1995 Mazda 626 | 493 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda Millenia | 88 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda B-Series Truck | 42 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 30 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda MPV | 24 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda MX-3 | 10 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda 323 | 4 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda 929 | 3 | 1 | A | 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 1995 Mazda MX-6
Does the 1995 Mazda MX-6 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1995 Mazda MX-6: switch (October 2015); fuel system, gasoline (October 2005); sensor / control module-inactive (October 1998). 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 1995 Mazda MX-6?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (13), transmission & drivetrain (8), electrical system (4).
How many complaints has the 1995 Mazda MX-6 had?
38 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 13, 1995 and the latest on December 6, 2017. Of these, 8 describe a crash and 3 a fire, and together they report 12 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1995 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 1995 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