Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1990 Mazda MX-6 peaked in 1996, with 6 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1990 Mazda MX-6
Coupe, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jan 10, 1995 to Nov 22, 2002.
Recall campaigns covering this model year1300 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints14Close to the median 1990 coupe
Severity index7.11990 coupes average 16.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
57% of complaints about the 1990 Mazda MX-6 name seat belts
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 1990 Mazda MX-6
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93E-035 | Oct 13, 1993 | Groove for the rear wheel bearing retainer ring was incorrectly machined | Brakes | 300 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1990 Mazda MX-6
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
14 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Nov 22, 2002Failure Nov 21, 2002Eueka, CAFront
VEHICLE DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT, STUCK IN FORWARD POSITION. THIS CAUSES CONSUMER NOT BEING RESTRAINT. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS
NHTSA complaint 8023175 - Filed Nov 21, 2000Robertsdale, ALAlternator/generator/regulator
ALTERNATOR BELT KEEPS BREAKING WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. ALREADY WENT THROUGH 10 ALTERNATOR BELTS. GETS INTO THE TIMING CHAIN COVER & DESTROYES IT. NOTHING HAPPENS TO TIMING CHAIN. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER EACH & EVERY TIME & MECHANIC CAN NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA complaint 875370 - Filed Jun 19, 1997Failure May 1, 1997South Easton, MAWebbing
DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT RETACT. THE EXTENSION RETACT BELT DOES RELEASE WHEN TRYING TO UNLATCH. WHEN TRYING TO PULL SHOULDER BELT AROUND DRIVER, SOMETIMES THE BELT DOES NOT REACH AROUND THE DRIVER. *AK
NHTSA complaint 813269 - Filed Nov 27, 1996Failure Nov 23, 1996Hockessin, DEFuel system, Tank assembly
METAL BRACKET ATTACHED TO BODY OF VEHICLE, ABOVE FUEL TANK, WORE HOLE INTO TOP OF TANK, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE, COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION. *AK
NHTSA complaint 805662 - Filed Sep 19, 1996Stamford, CTSeat belts
SEAT BELTS ARE FUNCTIONING IMPROPERLY, AUTOMATIC BELTS JUST DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK
NHTSA complaint 980698 - Filed Sep 19, 1996Stamford, CTAnchorage
SEAT BELTS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. *AK
NHTSA complaint 980696 - Filed Jul 25, 1996Failure Jun 23, 1996Palls Townsh, PASeat belts
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT IS SUCKED IN THE OPEN DOOR POSITION AND THE PASSENGER SIDE IS STUCK IN THE CLOSE POSITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 986071 - Filed May 15, 1996Dayton, NJManifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
BOLTS WHICH HOLD EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO ENGINE BROKE, CAUSING GAS FUMES TO ENTO THE INTERIOR. *AK
NHTSA complaint 984572 - Filed Feb 23, 1996Failure Sep 3, 1992Hackensack, NJAnchorageCrash1 injured
THE CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OPEN AND THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD THE CONSUMER. *AK
NHTSA complaint 979631 - Filed Dec 3, 1995Failure Nov 1, 1994Tampa, FLRadio/tape deck/cd etc., Seat belts, Body, Trunk lid
TAPE PLAYER DOES NOT EJECT TAPES. *SD
NHTSA complaint 500086 - Filed Jun 27, 1995Failure May 20, 1995Provo, UTFuel system, Fuel injection system
VEHICLE PERFORMS SLUGGISHLY UPON ACCELERATION. *AW
NHTSA complaint 485584 - Filed Mar 8, 1995Failure Dec 4, 1994Appleton, WIRetractor
THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STICKS HALF WAY, RETRACTOR SLOW DOWN. TT
NHTSA complaint 961640 - Filed Feb 28, 1995Failure Feb 28, 1995Hickory, NCDoor
DOOR HANDLES BREAK OFF FROM VEHICLE. TT
NHTSA complaint 960736 - Filed Jan 10, 1995Failure Jan 10, 1995Woodmere, NYPower adjust
DRIVERS MANUAL SEAT/METAL STRUCTURE BROKE FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE ROCKING BACK AND FORTH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA complaint 958488
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
2 NHTSA investigations on file
- EA95005 Engineering analysis, Seat belts
TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
Opened Mar 10, 1995, closed Aug 1, 1995 · led to a recall - PE91088 Preliminary evaluation, Speed control
THROTTLE STICKING
Opened Jun 18, 1991, closed Oct 21, 1991
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
14 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 0900716 Feb 17, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Speedometer replacement procedure - 00-003-19-3583 Mar 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually. - 09-009-19-3566 Jan 14, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal… - 09-034-18-3430a Oct 10, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal… - 09-034-18-3430 Aug 31, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal… - 09-035-17-3080 Aug 7, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to comply with Federal… - 09-034-14-2956 Aug 15, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:•MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS.•WHEN A SPEEDOMETER IS REPLACED, THE NEW SPEEDOMETER WILL READ ZERO (0) MILES.•THIS P… - 0102504 Jul 21, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT - 0902604 Jul 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT - 97102302097 Oct 23, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC - 007/97T Apr 25, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW - 001/97G Apr 8, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW - 008/97 May 19, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW - 003/97G Jan 19, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.