Mazda MX-6 Suspension problems by year

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,...

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

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

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

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

Front passenger's side coil spring cracked,causing tires to blowout, resulting in a collision. *Ak

While driving on the highway at any rate of speed steering wheel randomly locks up due to problem with the lower ball joint. Vehicle niot included in recall 92v045000 due to vin. Please give any further details. *Ak

The consumer state's while driving at 35mph, the front wheel coil spring broke and the front tire blow out and the dealer is aware of the problem.

Right andleft upper struts in front end.Mechanic said it was an inherent defect and would probably happen again. The problem was corrected on later models.

Mechanic stated that the mounting ofthe struts was defective in the early 1992 models and the cause of failure is bumps in the road. Also stated that it would probably happen again and it did. Mazda would only pay for parts this time since the warranty (time not mileage) had expired.