MYRModel Year Report

1995 Mazda MX-6

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1995 Mazda MX-6
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:51:33.808Z

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
33
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1995: 33 complaints

View as data table
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.

Air bags

33% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owned a 1995 Mazda MX-6. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a crash. The contact rear ended another vehicle that came to an abrupt stop. The air bags did not fully deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-06

Mazda MX6 brakes engaged while on a bridge causing the car to skid into the center median wall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-20

Also filed under Service brakes

Stopped at a convience store, left the car running but turned off the headlights. Returned to the vehicle, opened the door, sat down in the drivers set and reached over to turn on the headlights. Both airbags deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-23

Power train

24% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

Engine and engine cooling

12% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and exhaust system.

Visibility

9% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing windshield.

Fuel system, gasoline

9% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

FIRE
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Experienced fire that started from the fuel injection system.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-25

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1997-05-23Engineering analysisClosed 1998-10-09 Oversensitive air bag deployment
  2. R
    1999-01-04Air bags98V249000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the sas sensor unit. These vehicles can experience air bag deployments in minor undercarriage impacts.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the sas unit to reduce the probability of unnecessary deployments in low speed undercarriage impacts.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1999-12-20Recall queryClosed 2000-08-30 Headlight failure
  4. R
    2005-09-27Fuel system, gasoline05E065000 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…

    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…

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  5. R
    2015-12-17Electrical system15V674000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Mazda MX-6 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V249000 · Air bags
  • Recall 05E065000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 15V674000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1995 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 1995 Mazda MX-6?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Mazda MX-6 have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

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