The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
1986-1989 · 4 model years
Mazda MX6 Problems by year
Owners have filed 48 complaints about the Mazda MX6 across 4 model years, and it has 6 recalls. The 1989 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (28), while 1986, 1987 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the seats & seat belts, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 48
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
MX6 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common MX6 problems
Mazda MX6 recalls 6
The groove for the rear wheel bearing retainer ring was incorrectly machined.
At ambient temperatures below 0 degree f, frost may accumulate within the throttle body under extended constant speed operation.
Vehicles equipped with rear brake drums transported by train may experience separation of the brake shoe from the wheel brake cylinder piston.
Fuel tank fixing band retention is not sufficient, allowing the band to rub against the fuel tank by vehicle vibrations.
Floor mat could interfere with release of accelerator pedal due to improper shape of mat.
Latest MX6 complaints
Numerous complaints:eat assembly welds broke off causing the seat to wobble. It is unsafe to drive and I cannot find anyone that is willing to repair it. If in an accident, I could be harmed along with any passenger I may have in back (my kids). *Ak windshield wipers just stopped working. Motor failure?? Electrical system is failing. Fuses are not blown. Interior lights work sporadically, radio lighting has never worked since I purchased the car. (4 Years ago) . *Ak emergency brake is "unfixable" I have had this serviced two times and it still will not work.
While driving at an undetermined speed and with no warning rear suspension collapsed. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the service dealer. *Ak the failure was due to salt corrosion. The vehicle spun around, slid across the left lane and into the median. *Sc
Consumer states that there is an electrical short that drains the battery in as low as half an hour after the battery has been charged, the alternator has been replaced three times along with the battery, main fuse and distributor, however the problem continues. *Slc
Consumer bought four tires, and three had tread separation. *Ak
Seat belt lock and release mechanism jammed rendering seatbelt useless. Nlm
Initially when this problem occurred, I discovered the door handle mechanism is made of pot metal and not of a very strong nature for the frequent use it gets. Checking with the dealer I find it will cost $300 to fix. To save money I researched used part places. I discovered this is a wide spread problem and door handles are rare to come by as most are already bought up. I have searched northern as well as southern ca, and will now try in tx. I feel this is a safety issue because my 2 year old was locked in...
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the car the other day and the handle of course being broken wouldn't open. Luckily I was able to put something down through the glass to open it from the inside. This is obviously a defective part, is there anyway to have it fixed by the dealer?.
Questions about the Mazda MX6
Which Mazda MX6 years have the most problems?
Which Mazda MX6 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Mazda MX6 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the seats & seat belts (33), electrical system (4), acceleration & cruise control (3) most often.
How many recalls does the Mazda MX6 have?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls across all Mazda MX6 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data