1993 MAZDA MX-6
3 recalls, 68 complaints - 42 TSBs
15V674000 Oct 19, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
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 co... Read more
Consequence
If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
05E065000 Oct 5, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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 TUR... Read more
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
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.
92V045000 Apr 2, 1992
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Defect Description
THE LOWER ARM BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION.
Consequence
THE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OF THE LOWER BALL JOINTRETAINING BOLT CAN RESULT IN THE SUSPENSION FAILING WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTIONAND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH CAN RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSPECT THE LOWER BALL JOINT RETAINING BOLTS AND TIGHTEN LOOSE BOLTS TO THE CORRECT TORQUE.
Complaint Statistics
68 total complaints
6 crashes 7 injuries 3 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 3 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Sep 18, 2008
Incident date: Aug 31, 2008
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 INFO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 22, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
I HAVE A 1993 MAZDA MX6 WITH 105,000. IN 1999 THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT. THEN, RECENTLY, I'VE HAD MY CAR IN 3 TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION ISSUES. THEY'VE REPLACED SOLENOIDS, TORQUE CONVERTER, INLINE BOOST VALVE AND SO FAR IT ISN'T FIXED. I'VE READ MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS VERY ISSUE BUT... Read more
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR
May 10, 2007
Incident date: Jun 15, 2001
ON THE MODELS WITH REAR DISC BRAKES: AFTER APPLYING, AND THEN RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE IN A NORMAL MANNER THE PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR PIVOTING PIN BEARING ON ONE OF THE REAR CALIPERS SEIZED, CAUSING IT NOT RELEASE OR TO NOT FULLY RELEASE. THIS COULD CAUSE A HANDLING/BRAKING INSTABILITY ISSUE, NOT... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Oct 6, 2005
Incident date: Sep 17, 2005
DT: THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2005 THERE WERE NO RUNNING LIGHTS, DASHBOARD OR TAIL LIGHTS. WENT TO TURN ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND IT SHORTED OUT THE FUSE BOX, AND IT STARTED SMOKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC , AND THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG. THEN ,WENT BACK... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Oct 6, 2005
Incident date: Sep 17, 2005
DT: THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2005 THERE WERE NO RUNNING LIGHTS, DASHBOARD OR TAIL LIGHTS. WENT TO TURN ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND IT SHORTED OUT THE FUSE BOX, AND IT STARTED SMOKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC , AND THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG. THEN ,WENT BACK... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Oct 6, 2005
Incident date: Sep 17, 2005
DT: THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2005 THERE WERE NO RUNNING LIGHTS, DASHBOARD OR TAIL LIGHTS. WENT TO TURN ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND IT SHORTED OUT THE FUSE BOX, AND IT STARTED SMOKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC , AND THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG. THEN ,WENT BACK... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Jul 13, 2005
Incident date: Jul 7, 2005
THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT PULLING MY DAUGHTER OFF THE ROAD AND HEAD ON INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE POINT OF IMPACT WAS THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH SHE WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT AND THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPT WITH AN AIR BAG SHE STILL WAS THROWN HEAD FIRST INTO THE WINDSHIELD OF... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jul 13, 2005
Incident date: Jul 7, 2005
THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT PULLING MY DAUGHTER OFF THE ROAD AND HEAD ON INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE POINT OF IMPACT WAS THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH SHE WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT AND THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPT WITH AN AIR BAG SHE STILL WAS THROWN HEAD FIRST INTO THE WINDSHIELD OF... Read more
Crash
1 injured
PARKING BRAKE
Jan 17, 2005
Incident date: Jun 5, 2001
APPLIED PARKING BRAKE. REAR BRAKE CALIPER PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM DESIGN FAILURE CAUSED THE REAR CALIPER TO NOT RELEASE AFTER RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE. HAD TO MANUALLY (FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR) FORCE THE ACTUATOR LEVER BACK. *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jan 27, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT AND DID NOT COME BACK ON. THERE WAS NO WARNING. 8JB
STEERING
Dec 15, 2003
Incident date: Dec 14, 2003
WHILE DRIVING TIRE TURNED WITHOUT THE STEERING WHEEL BEING TURNED. THEN, THREE SECONDS LATER, THE WHEEL CORRECTED ITSELF. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Nov 26, 2003
Incident date: Mar 5, 2002
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... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Nov 26, 2003
Incident date: Mar 5, 2002
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... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 10, 2003
Incident date: Jun 8, 2003
1993 MAZDA MX-6 LS ([XXX]) DESCRIBED CAR HAS "ODOMETER FRAUD" CURRENTLY, AS OF 6/8/03, ODOMETER IS SHOWING AROUND 68,000 MILES. AFTER I GAVE HIM A SECURITY DEPOSIT OF $300.00 IN CASH ON 6/8/03, I CHECKED THE VEHICLE HISTORY ON CARFAX.COM AND SAW THAT ON 08/14/1998 THE CAR HAD 113,872 MILES ON IT. I ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Jun 1, 2003
Incident date: May 30, 2003
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 23, 2003
Incident date: Dec 20, 2002
I OWN A 1993 MAZDA MX-6 LS COUPE. MY DISTRIBUTOR HAS FAILED 3 TIMES NOW. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THERE ARE NO WARNING SIGNS. THE FAILURE IS ALSO INTERMITTENT. FAILURE AT REST IS OF NO ISSUE, YOUR CAR JUST DOESN'T START OR STARTS BUT DOESN'T RUN. HOWEVER, WHEN THE DISTRUBUTOR FAILS WHEN DRI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 6, 2002
Incident date: Jun 3, 2002
ENGINE STALLED ON FREEWAY DRIVING AT 70-75 MPH. CAR RESTARTED A FEW MINUTES LATER.*AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Mar 7, 2002
THE KEY BROKE OFF IN THE DOOR LOCK. HAD ALL THE LOCKS REPLACED AND HAD THE KEYS CODED FOR THE LOCKS AND THE KEY BROKE FOR THE 2ND TIME IN THE LOCK.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 14, 2001
Incident date: Apr 19, 2001
I WAS DRIVING TO THE MALL ON I-95 NORTH WHEN MY CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL AND THE TACHOMETER STARTED REDLINING, SO I STOPPED PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL. NOW IT WILL COST ME ANYWHERE BETWEEN $1,500.00 AND $2,000.00 TO REBUILD IT. AND TO GET A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION WILL COST $2,500.0... Read more
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
May 21, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 2000
MY HAND BRAKE WILL FAIL TO RELEASE, OR ON REPEATED HEAVY BRAKE-APPLICATION THE CALLIPER WILL NOT RELEASE - CAUSING INTENSE HEAT TO ROTOR AND DISTORTING THE CALIPER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
May 21, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 2000
MY HAND BRAKE WILL FAIL TO RELEASE, OR ON REPEATED HEAVY BRAKE-APPLICATION THE CALLIPER WILL NOT RELEASE - CAUSING INTENSE HEAT TO ROTOR AND DISTORTING THE CALIPER. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Apr 27, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Apr 27, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Apr 17, 2001
BRAKE CALIPER SIEZED CAUSING LOSS OF POWER AND A SUDDEN PULL TO ONE SIDE AND ABNORMAL WEAR OF BRAKE PADS, VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED.*AK CONSUMER STATED ON MULTIPLE INSTANCES AT A VARIETY OF SPEEDS AND ROAD CONDITONS THE REAR CALIPERS SEIZED AND/OR STUCK AFTER APPLICATION OF BRAKES.*SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Sep 28, 2000
Incident date: Feb 20, 2000
PARKING BRAKE CALIPER FROZE. OVERHEATED ROTOR WHILE DRIVING. CAUSED IMBALANCE WHILE DRIVING ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT. ROTOT HEATED UP TO DANGEROUS LEVEL.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Jun 2, 2000
Incident date: May 26, 2000
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
May 31, 2000
Incident date: Feb 15, 1998
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 19, 2000
THE PAINT ON OTHER GREEN MAZDA'S SEEMS TO BE THE SAME. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Jan 10, 2000
Incident date: Nov 25, 1999
AFTER THE CALIPERS FAILED ON THE REAR, THE PARKING BRAKE WAS LOCKED IN PLACE AND WOULD NOT RELEASE MAZDA OF KNOXVILLE AND BILL GATTON MAZDA OF JOHNSON CITY WERE CONTACTED, AND BOTH DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROBLEM AND REFUSED TO REPAIR DAMAGES TO CALIPERS PADS AND ROTORS. I WAS INFORMED TO COMPL... Read more
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Jan 10, 2000
Incident date: Nov 25, 1999
AFTER THE CALIPERS FAILED ON THE REAR, THE PARKING BRAKE WAS LOCKED IN PLACE AND WOULD NOT RELEASE MAZDA OF KNOXVILLE AND BILL GATTON MAZDA OF JOHNSON CITY WERE CONTACTED, AND BOTH DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROBLEM AND REFUSED TO REPAIR DAMAGES TO CALIPERS PADS AND ROTORS. I WAS INFORMED TO COMPL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 18, 1999
Incident date: Oct 26, 1999
ENGINE IS MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A TECHNICAL BULLETIN WITH THE SAME BASIC PROBLEM, THAT WHEN ENGINE IS COLD THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE DUE TO CARBON BUILT UP IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER WITHIN THE ENGINE. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Oct 13, 1999
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
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Jun 23, 1999
Incident date: Jun 7, 1999
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 30, 1999
Incident date: Nov 12, 1998
ENGINE STALLS AT DRIVING SPEEDS/THIS HAS HAPPEN 6 TIMES SINCE NOV 98/DEALER AND SAYS HE CAN NOT EXPLAIN IT/MAZDA SAYS THEY CAN NOT EXPLAIN IT/RESEARCH HAS COME UP WITH 3 OTHER SIMILIAR PROBLEMS/ODI ID'S 539648/813760/826489///THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
May 18, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
PLEASE SEE ERGONITE.DEMON.CO.UK/PROBEMX/PROBEFAQ.HTM THE WEB ADDRESS I GAVE DETAILS THE PROBLEM. THE REPLACEMENT CALIPERS THE DEALER INSTALLED 23,000 MILES AGO ARE STARTING TO FAIL. DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE. I CONSIDER CALIPER FAILURE TO BE A VALID SAFETY CONCERN. SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ARE AT #518871 ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
May 18, 1999
STOPS ABOVE 40MPH+ CAN RESULT IN FULL FOOT PRESSURE WITH VERY LITTLE BRAKING EFFECT. HAPPENS REPEATEDLY. DEARLER CHANGED MOST BRAKE REALTED ITEMS WITH NO EFFECT ON PROBLEM. SIMILAR COMPLAINTS AT #956928 AND #973904 IN COMPLAINTS DATABASE. DEALER REFUSED TO RENDER FURTHER ASSISTANCE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Nov 24, 1996
REAR CALIPERS FAIL CAUSING PARKING BRAKE TO STICK, RESULTING IN VERY HOT REAR WHEELS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 17, 1999
WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1998
VEHICLE HAS ON FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING 60-70 MPH.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jul 8, 1998
Incident date: Jul 8, 1998
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE 65 MPH REAR WINDSHIELD FELL OFF, LEAVING VEHICLE WITHOUT REAR WINDSHIELD, AND ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT TO ANOTHER DRIVER. ALSO SAID ALL THE WINDOWS WERE UP AND THE A/C WAS ON. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 4, 1998
Incident date: Mar 23, 1998
ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED DUE TO DISTRIBUTOR FAILURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 6, 1998
Incident date: Feb 20, 1998
DEALER RECOMMENDS THAT ENGINE BE REPLACED DUE TO OIL SENDING UNIT MALFUNCTION. CLAIMS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR MAZDA.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Feb 19, 1998
WHEN TURNING A CORNER THE STEERING STICKS AND HAS TO BE PULLED BACK AROUND. DEALER SAYS IT'S THE AXLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 19, 1998
WHEN TURNING A CORNER THE STEERING STICKS AND HAS TO BE PULLED BACK AROUND. DEALER SAYS IT'S THE AXLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Aug 15, 1997
Incident date: Jun 23, 1997
REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE METAL. ALSO REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Aug 15, 1997
Incident date: Jun 23, 1997
REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE METAL. ALSO REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Aug 15, 1997
Incident date: Jun 23, 1997
REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE METAL. ALSO REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Aug 14, 1997
Incident date: Dec 23, 1995
SEAT BELT FAILED CAUSING DRIVER TO BE EJECTED FROM VEHICLE IN ACCIDENT.
1 deaths
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 14, 1997
Incident date: Dec 23, 1995
VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT RESULTED IN HEAD INJURIES.
1 deaths
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Aug 14, 1997
Incident date: Dec 23, 1995
DRIVER'S SEAT BACK FAILED IN ACCIDENT.
Crash
1 deaths
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1993 MAZDA MX-6
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 31.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,350 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 23.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,000 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,800 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 MAZDA MX-6
42 manufacturer communications from 36 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 |
| 013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 |
| 117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 |
MT-002-22
Feb 24, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Radio Unlocking Codes.
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
01599
May 21, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING PISTON STANDARDIZATION FOR VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT
00598
Nov 4, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXPERIENCEING A METALLIC TAPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE RIGHT ( REAR ) CYLINDER HEAD EXHAUST CAM AREA. *YC
00598
Apr 22, 1998
150000 SEAT BELTS
INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *YC
00198
Apr 15, 1998
010000 STEERING
CONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER. *YC
97102302097
Oct 23, 1997
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC
97102300797
Oct 23, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A OIL LEAK AT VALVE COVER. *YC
97102300397
Oct 23, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO MTX OVERHAUL INFORMATION. *YC
97083000597
Aug 30, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT ON ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRIBUTOR COMPONENTS. *YC
004/97B
May 19, 1997
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
PARTIAL ENGINE REPLACEMENT (PCV SYSTEM MODIFICATION). *TW
008/97
May 19, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
004/97T
Apr 25, 1997
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABILITY. *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
001/97R
Mar 10, 1997
022110 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
STABILIZER BAR BUSHING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TW
003/97G
Jan 19, 1997
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW
K001/95
Jun 1, 1995
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
SHIFT LEVER WILL NOT MOVE FROM PARK. *TW
B010/95
Jun 1, 1995
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
IDLE VIBRATION DUE TO MIS-POSITIONED DAMPERS. *TW
S019/95
Jun 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
RATTLE NOISE FROM PRE-MUFFLER BRACKET. *TW
U007/95
May 1, 1995
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
INSUFFICIENT COOLING - A/C RELAY FAILURE. *TW
B004/95
Feb 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SEAL PLATE MODIFICATION (V6 ENGINE) *TW
T008/94
Dec 1, 1994
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
DOOR KEY CYLINDER DOES NOT ILLUMINATE AND/OR CPU FAILURE. *TW
N002/94R
Dec 1, 1994
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
STEERING GEAR CLUNKING NOISE. *TW
S021/94R
Nov 1, 1994
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
FROZEN DOOR/HATCH LOCK CYLINDERS. *TW
S033/94R
Nov 1, 1994
135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
REARVIEW MIRROR FALLS OFF. *TW
052/93
Dec 1, 1993
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOOR KEY LOCK CYLINDERS THAT DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE DOOR HANDLE IS LIFTED MAY HAVE A FAULTY BULB, MICRO SWITCH OR WIRING HARNESS. *TW
005/93
Aug 1, 1993
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL GUAGE READS 3/4 FULL WITH TANK FULL. *TW
003/93
May 1, 1993
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM MAY NOT DEACTIVATE OR ACTIVATE WHEN USING THE OUTSIDE DOOR LOCKS. *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