1990 MAZDA MX-6
1 recalls, 18 complaints - 19 TSBs
93E035000 Oct 13, 1993
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
Defect Description
THE GROOVE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARING RETAINER RING WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED.
Consequence
IF THE RETAINING RING DOES NOT SIT CORRECTLY IN THEGROOVE, THE AXLE LUG NUTS WILL BREAK, CAUSING THE BRAKE DRUM, WHEEL, AND TIREASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
MIDAS SHOPS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE DRUMS WITH OTHER BRAKE DRUMS FROM ANOTHER SUPPLIER.
Complaint Statistics
18 total complaints
2 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Nov 22, 2002
Incident date: Nov 21, 2002
VEHICLE DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT, STUCK IN FORWARD POSITION. THIS CAUSES CONSUMER NOT BEING RESTRAINT. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Nov 21, 2000
ALTERNATOR BELT KEEPS BREAKING WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. ALREADY WENT THROUGH 10 ALTERNATOR BELTS. GETS INTO THE TIMING CHAIN COVER & DESTROYES IT. NOTHING HAPPENS TO TIMING CHAIN. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER EACH & EVERY TIME & MECHANIC CAN NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jun 19, 1997
Incident date: May 1, 1997
DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT RETACT. THE EXTENSION RETACT BELT DOES RELEASE WHEN TRYING TO UNLATCH. WHEN TRYING TO PULL SHOULDER BELT AROUND DRIVER, SOMETIMES THE BELT DOES NOT REACH AROUND THE DRIVER. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 27, 1996
Incident date: Nov 23, 1996
METAL BRACKET ATTACHED TO BODY OF VEHICLE, ABOVE FUEL TANK, WORE HOLE INTO TOP OF TANK, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE, COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Sep 19, 1996
SEAT BELTS ARE FUNCTIONING IMPROPERLY, AUTOMATIC BELTS JUST DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Sep 19, 1996
SEAT BELTS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Jul 25, 1996
Incident date: Jun 23, 1996
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT IS SUCKED IN THE OPEN DOOR POSITION AND THE PASSENGER SIDE IS STUCK IN THE CLOSE POSITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
May 15, 1996
BOLTS WHICH HOLD EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO ENGINE BROKE, CAUSING GAS FUMES TO ENTO THE INTERIOR. *AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1995
TAPE PLAYER DOES NOT EJECT TAPES. *SD
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1995
DRIVER SIDE FLOOR OF TRUNK LEAKS. *SD
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Nov 1, 1994
FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD LEAKS. *SD
SEAT BELTS
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1995
PASSENGER SIDE MOTORBELT OPERATES SLOWLY. *SD
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Feb 23, 1996
Incident date: Sep 3, 1992
THE CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OPEN AND THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD THE CONSUMER. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Feb 23, 1996
Incident date: Sep 3, 1992
THE CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OPEN AND THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD THE CONSUMER. *AK
Crash
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Dec 7, 1995
Incident date: May 20, 1995
VEHICLE PERFORMS SLUGGISHLY UPON ACCELERATION. *AW
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 8, 1995
Incident date: Dec 4, 1994
THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STICKS HALF WAY, RETRACTOR SLOW DOWN. TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Feb 28, 1995
Incident date: Feb 28, 1995
DOOR HANDLES BREAK OFF FROM VEHICLE. TT
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Jan 10, 1995
Incident date: Jan 10, 1995
DRIVERS MANUAL SEAT/METAL STRUCTURE BROKE FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE ROCKING BACK AND FORTH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 MAZDA MX-6
19 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 |
| 114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 |
| 162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1 |
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
09-009-19-3566
Jan 14, 2019
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
09-034-18-3430a
Oct 10, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
09-034-18-3430a
Oct 10, 2018
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
09-034-18-3430
Aug 31, 2018
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
09-035-17-3080
Aug 7, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to co
09-035-17-3080
Aug 7, 2017
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to co
0900716
Feb 17, 2016
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Speedometer replacement procedure
09-034-14-2956
Aug 15, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:?MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS.?WHEN A SPEEDOMETER IS REPLACED, THE NEW SPEEDOMETER WILL READ ZERO
0102504
Jul 21, 2004
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT
0902604
Jul 1, 2004
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
97102302097
Oct 23, 1997
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC
008/97
May 19, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
007/97T
Apr 25, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW
001/97G
Apr 8, 1997
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW
003/97G
Jan 19, 1997
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW
MAZDA MX-6 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MAZDA MX-6 across all model years (1990, 1999).
21
Total Recalls
241
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
32
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths