MYRModel Year Report

1990 Mazda MX-6

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1990 Mazda MX-6
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:32:03.830Z

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
14

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 14 complaints 1990 14 1991: 13 complaints 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 54 complaints 1994: 46 complaints 1994 1995: 33 complaints 1996: 12 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints
1990: 14 complaints 1990 14 1991: 13 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 54 complaints 1993 1994: 46 complaints 1994 1995: 33 complaints 1995 1996: 12 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999
1990: 14 complaints 1990 14 1991: 13 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 54 complaints 1993 1994: 46 complaints 1994 1995: 33 complaints 1995 1996: 12 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999

1990: 14 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199014
199113
19927
199354
199446
199533
199612
19972
19980
19990

Known problem areas

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

8 of 14 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage and webbing.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The consumer was in an accident and the driver side door open and the driver side seat belt did not hold the consumer.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-23

Vehicle driver side automatic seat belt, stuck in forward position. This causes consumer not being restraint. Please provide more details. Ts

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-22

Structure

3 of 14 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing trunk lid and door.

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 14 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel injection system.

Seats

1 of 14 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing power adjust.

Show complaint excerpts

Drivers manual seat/metal structure broke from the frame of the vehicle rocking back and forth. Please describe details. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-10

Equipment

1 of 14 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing radio/tape deck/cd etc..

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1991-06-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-10-21 Throttle sticking
  2. R
    1993-09-30Service brakes, hydraulic93E035000 The groove for the rear wheel bearing retainer ring was incorrectly machined.

    Remedy: Midas shops will replace the brake drums with other brake drums from another supplier.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1995-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1995-08-01 Takata seat belt buckle failure

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Mazda MX-6 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93E035000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 Mazda MX-6 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Mazda MX-6?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Mazda MX-6 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.