Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1992 Mazda MX-6 peaked in 1998, with 2 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
1992 Mazda MX-6
Coupe, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Feb 6, 1995 to May 20, 2002.
Recall campaigns covering this model year1300 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints7Close to the median 1992 coupe
Severity index0.01992 coupes average 13.1
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
29% of complaints about the 1992 Mazda MX-6 name powertrain
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 1992 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 1992 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.
7 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 20, 2002Failure Oct 29, 2001Cambria, CAGasoline
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT OPERATING TEMP, CAR WILL DIE AND HAVE TO WAIT ABOUT THREE MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING.
NHTSA complaint 9005709 - Filed Jan 16, 2001Philadelphia, PAElectrical system, Floor shift
SELECTOR LEVER WAS REPLACED, IT WOULD NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY. *SLC
NHTSA complaint 559012 - Filed Mar 9, 1999Failure Sep 1, 1993Shelton, CTDriveline, Macpherson strut
RIGHT ANDLEFT UPPER STRUTS IN FRONT END.MECHANIC SAID IT WAS AN INHERENT DEFECT AND WOULD PROBABLY HAPPEN AGAIN. THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED ON LATER MODELS.
NHTSA complaint 704186 - Filed Nov 13, 1998Failure Oct 23, 1998Independence, KYSeat belts
RECALL # 97V211000 MAZDA/AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RAIL; DEALER DID NOT EXPECT SHOUDLER BELT RAIL AS STATED IN RECALL NOTICE. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT SYSTEM DID NOT NEED TO BE INSPECTED UNLESS IT WAS NOT WORKING. *AK
NHTSA complaint 829473 - Filed Oct 5, 1998Failure Sep 7, 1993Shelton, CTSuspension
MECHANIC STATED THAT THE MOUNTING OFTHE STRUTS WAS DEFECTIVE IN THE EARLY 1992 MODELS AND THE CAUSE OF FAILURE IS BUMPS IN THE ROAD. ALSO STATED THAT IT WOULD PROBABLY HAPPEN AGAIN AND IT DID. MAZDA WOULD ONLY PAY FOR PARTS THIS TIME SINCE THE WARRANTY (TIME NOT MILEAGE) HAD EXPIRED.
NHTSA complaint 780699 - Filed Mar 14, 1996Failure Mar 12, 1996North Andove, MASeat belts
BUCKLE ON MOTORIZED CABLE ON LEFT DRIVER SIDE STICKS IN RESUME POSITION. *AK
NHTSA complaint 980713 - Filed Feb 6, 1995Failure Feb 6, 1995Belle Mead, NJGlass, Side/rear
REAR WINDOW SHATTERED. TT
NHTSA complaint 959594
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
15 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 - MT-002-22 Feb 24, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Radio Unlocking Codes. - 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.