1993 Mazda MX-6

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1993 Mazda MX-6
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:52:13.740Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1993: 54 complaints

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 26%

26% of complaints: service brakes — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17%

17% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

SUSPENSION 13%

13% of complaints: suspension — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing coil springs and lower ball joint.

STEERING 11%

11% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rack and pinion and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASH INJURY

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THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT PULLING MY DAUGHTER OFF THE ROAD AND HEAD ON INTO A TELEPHONE POLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050713

Also filed under SEAT BELTS

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920325 — suspension

THE LOWER ARM BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION.

Remedy: INSPECT THE LOWER BALL JOINT RETAINING BOLTS AND TIGHTEN LOOSE BOLTS TO THE CORRECT TORQUE.

Campaign 92V045000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19991220 — RQ (closed 20000830)

HEADLIGHT FAILURE

R 20050927 — fuel system, gasoline

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 COU

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 800-949-6

Campaign 05E065000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151217 — electrical system

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.

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.

Campaign 15V674000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Mazda MX-6 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for service brakes issues (14 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for suspension issues (7 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 92V045000 (suspension) has been completed.
Verify recall 05E065000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 15V674000 (electrical system) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1993 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 1993 Mazda MX-6?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Mazda MX-6 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.