Vehicle fire due to fuel lines. Could have stemmed from engine compartment. Tt
Vehicle safety record
1986 Mazda MX6 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1986 Mazda MX6 with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1) and the seats & seat belts (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1987 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical MX6 year, for its age
#122 most complained-about 1986 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1986 Mazda MX6 problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1986 Mazda MX6
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 1986 Mazda MX6
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Recalled related, 95v103005, in for service dearlership refused to repair, made in japan, not in the recall. Tt
Mazda MX6: every year compared
All MX6 years1986 Mazda MX6 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Mazda MX6 | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 1986 Mazda 626 | 16 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 1986 Mazda RX7 | 12 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1986 Mazda B2000 | 8 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1986 Mazda 323 | 4 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1986 Mazda B Series | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1986 Mazda Mazda | 1 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1986 Mazda RX2 | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1986 Mazda Mazda Truck | 1 | 0 | F | 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 1986 Mazda MX6
Does the 1986 Mazda MX6 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1986 Mazda MX6 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Mazda MX6?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1), seats & seat belts (1).
How many complaints has the 1986 Mazda MX6 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 5, 1996 and the latest on January 30, 1996. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1986 Mazda MX6 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 92 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Mazda MX6 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 MX6 years have the most complaints?
1989 (28), 1988 (17), 1986 (2). See every Mazda MX6 year compared.
What should I do if my 1986 Mazda MX6 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