1995 Mazda MX-6

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1995 Mazda MX-6
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:24.075Z

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

Complaints per year, Mazda MX-6 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1990: 14 complaints 1990 1991: 13 complaints 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 54 complaints 1994: 46 complaints 1994 1995: 33 complaints 1995 1996: 12 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999
1995: 33 complaints
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YearComplaints
199014
199113
19927
199354
199446
199533
199612
19972
19980
19990

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 21%

21% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 21%

21% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20040723

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ENGINE RUNNING BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG CUT THE CONSUMER'S FACE AND LIP. THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAG CRACKED MULTIPLE PARTS OF THE WINDSHIELD. *AK *SC *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20040323

INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AT 25MPH AND THE DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951013

VISIBILITY 9%

9% of complaints: visibility — 3 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20171206

MAZDA MX6 BRAKES ENGAGED WHILE ON A BRIDGE CAUSING THE CAR TO SKID INTO THE CENTER MEDIAN WALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141120

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19970523 — EA (closed 19981009)

OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

R 19990104 — air bags

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.

Campaign 98V249000 — 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

1995 Mazda MX-6 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V249000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05E065000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V674000 (electrical system) has been completed.

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 power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Mazda MX-6 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.