MYRModel Year Report

1996 Mazda MX-6

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1996 Mazda MX-6
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:53:34.835Z

Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda MX-6 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 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
1996: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
199014
199113
19927
199354
199446
199533
199612
19972
19980
19990

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

6 of 12 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. POINT OF IMPACT WAS DRIVERS SIDE, FRONT AT 60 TO 65 MPH, IN WHICH THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS. CAUSE UNKOWN. ALSO BRAKE ROTORS HAVE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980820

WHEELS

1 of 12 total reports mentions: wheels.

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ALL 4 WHEELS ARE CRACKED ON THE OUTSIDE, AND BAC SIDE OF THE RIMS. THEY LOOK DEEP AND THE WHEELS MIGHT BREAK AT ANY TIME. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20060410

STRUCTURE

1 of 12 total reports mentions: structure.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 12 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH
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CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. POINT OF IMPACT WAS DRIVERS SIDE, FRONT AT 60 TO 65 MPH, IN WHICH THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS. CAUSE UNKOWN. ALSO BRAKE ROTORS HAVE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980820

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 12 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING ON GOOD ROAD CONDITIONS, NO RAIN, DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES IN A REGULAR STOPPING SITUATION AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF A TRUCK. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980313

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

1996 Mazda MX-6 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 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.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Mazda MX-6?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 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.