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Model year

1996 Mazda MX-6

Coupe, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Aug 14, 1996 to Apr 10, 2006.

Recalls (3)Complaints (12)Investigations (2)Bulletins (28)
Recall campaigns covering this model year31.62M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints12Below the median 1996 coupe
Severity index25.01996 coupes average 15.6
First 24 months4Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1996 Mazda MX-6 peaked in 1997, with 3 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

0123199631999200220052008201120142017202020232026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

58% of complaints about the 1996 Mazda MX-6 name airbags

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Airbags
7
Brakes
2
Seat belts
1
Structure
1
Wheels
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

3 recall campaigns cover the 1996 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.

Recall campaigns for the 1996 Mazda MX-6
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
15V-674Oct 19, 2015In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheatElectrical system1,368,500Part replacement
05E-065Oct 5, 2005Certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 45-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f350-s1, sold as replacement filters for 1993-1997 ford…Fuel system42,962Refund or buyback
98V-249Oct 8, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the sas sensor unitAirbags213,000Software update
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1996 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.

12 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Apr 10, 2006Failure Jan 1, 2006110,000 milesWichita, KSWheels

    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 complaint 10154972
  2. Filed Aug 2, 2001Failure Jul 28, 2001Houston, TXFrontal

    VEHICLE WAS GOING 55MPH , AND CONSUMER WAS NOT SURE WHAT VEHICLE RAN OVER, BUT AIR BAG DEPLOYED. NOTHING WAS HIT, AND NO DAMAGE WAS DONE. NO INJURIES. CONSUMER IS CONTACTING MANUFACTURER. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 893255
  3. Filed Mar 28, 2001Failure Mar 27, 2001Burbank, CAFrontalCrash1 injured

    HEAD-ON CRASH AT 35-40 MPH, AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 884467
  4. Filed Aug 2, 2000Lemesa, CAUnknown or other

    ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 866595
  5. Filed Dec 8, 1999Failure Dec 7, 1999Scott, LAUnknown or other

    NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 715794
  6. Filed Aug 20, 1998Alexandra, VAFrontal, Service brakes, RotorCrash

    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. CAUSE ALSO UNKNOWN.

    NHTSA complaint 827030
  7. Filed May 13, 1998Failure Apr 21, 1998Arlington, TXFrontal

    FALSE/VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG, RESULTING IN INJURIES.

    NHTSA complaint 535505
  8. Filed Mar 13, 1998Failure Mar 6, 1998Highland, CAService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCrash

    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. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 821950
  9. Filed Mar 19, 1997Failure Feb 13, 1997Morgantown, WVFrontal

    FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 515297
  10. Filed Feb 18, 1997Failure Feb 13, 1997Star City, WVFrontal

    BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED SPONTANEOUSLY.

    NHTSA complaint 546767
  11. Filed Feb 12, 1997Failure Feb 2, 1997Longmeadow, MAHood

    WHILE LIFTING HOOD UP THE HOOD FELL DOWN ON THE CONSUMER. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT HURT BUT COULD HAVE BEEN HURT VERY BADLY. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 808800
  12. Filed Aug 14, 1996Opopka, FLAir bags, Seat belts

    AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES WITH CAUSE NOT KNOWN. SECOND TIME DEALERSHIP REPLACED A CLOCK SPRING. NOW FOR THE THIRD TIME AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS FLASHING AGAIN. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THIS MEANS AIR BAG IS DISFUNCTIONAL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK.

    NHTSA complaint 800840
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

2 NHTSA investigations on file

  • RQ99022 Recall query, Lighting
    HEADLIGHT FAILURE
    Opened Dec 20, 1999, closed Aug 30, 2000
  • EA97012 Engineering analysis, Airbags
    OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
    Opened May 23, 1997, closed Oct 9, 1998 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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Service bulletins

28 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
  • 09-003-20-3671 Jan 9, 2020 · 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 dealerâ™s responsibility to comply with Federa…
  • 0400502 Oct 25, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT
  • 01299 Aug 23, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT REGARDING PAINT DAMAGE - IRON PARTICLES / INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT / ACID RAIN. *TT
  • 01599 May 21, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INFORMATION REGARDING PISTON STANDARDIZATION FOR VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT
  • 00598 Dec 31, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ILLUMINATION W/DTC P0421. *YC
  • 00598 Nov 4, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    EXPERIENCEING A METALLIC TAPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE RIGHT ( REAR ) CYLINDER HEAD EXHAUST CAM AREA. *YC
  • 01598 Dec 31, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ILLUMINATION W/DTC P1407. *YC
  • 00198 Apr 15, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER. *YC
  • 00598 Apr 22, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *YC
  • 01598 Dec 23, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A CONDITION WITH THE MIL ILLUMINATED WITH CODE P1407 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
  • 01598 Dec 23, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CONCERNS REGARDING INTERMITTENT 4-3 DOWNSHIFT OR SHIFTS IN AND OUT OF OVERDRIVE. *YC
  • 00598 May 28, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0421 STORED. *YC
  • 97102300797 Oct 23, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A OIL LEAK AT VALVE COVER. *YC
  • 97102302097 Oct 23, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC
  • 97102300397 Oct 23, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT PERTAINING TO MTX OVERHAUL INFORMATION. *YC
  • 004/97T Apr 25, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABILITY. *TW
  • 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
  • 004/97B May 19, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PARTIAL ENGINE REPLACEMENT (PCV SYSTEM MODIFICATION). *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
  • 001/97T Jan 18, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AIR BAG SYSTEM CHANGES. *TW
  • 001/97R Mar 10, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    STABILIZER BAR BUSHING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TW
  • 002/97K Mar 10, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 TORQUE CONVERTER - CLUTCH SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. *TW
  • 002/97 Mar 10, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR TROUBLE (DTC P0171 / 181). *TW
  • 001/97 Mar 10, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TAPPING NOISE WHEN ENGINE IS COLD. *TW
  • 006/95 Dec 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    LA4A-EL TRANSAXLE FLUID LEAK AT TORQUE CONVERTER HUB SEAL. *SD
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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