MYRModel Year Report

1994 Mazda MX-6

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1994 Mazda MX-6
RENDERED 2026-09-16T10:37:10.856Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda MX-6 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1990: 14 complaints 1990 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 1999
1994: 46 complaints
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YearComplaints
199014
199113
19927
199354
199446
199533
199612
19972
19980
19990

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

POWER TRAIN 28%

28% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

INJURY
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I AM THE OWNER OF A 1994 MAZDA MX-6 (4 CYLINDER, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION).

NHTSA ODI report, 20031221

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED TRANSMISSION FAILED TO WORK. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030131

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 20%

20% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

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WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE SPEED OF 45 MPH ENGINE STALLS. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20021010

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MAZDA MX-6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20161122

SERVICE BRAKES 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK UP AND AIR BAG HAD A DELAY ON DEPLOYMENT DURING IMPACT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950426

FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00, SPEED 20 MPH, AIR BAG DEPLOYED CAUSING BURNS AND INJURIES. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950419

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19990903 — power train

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SPEEDOMETER GEAR S

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPEEDOMETER GEAR SET AND IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE SPEEDOMETER GEAR SET AT NO CHARGE. THIS EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERS NECESSARY REPAIRS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE'S SPE

Campaign 99I005000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19991220 — RQ (closed 20000830)

HEADLIGHT FAILURE

R 20000407 — exterior lighting

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHT WIRE THAT RUNS THROUGH THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER CAN FAIL AT THE POINT WHERE IT IS SOLDERED TO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH LEVER.

Campaign 99V358000 — check if this car was fixed

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

1994 Mazda MX-6 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99I005000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V358000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05E065000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V674000 (electrical system) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Mazda MX-6?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Mazda MX-6 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.