Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1993 Mazda MX-6, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes, hydraulic11
- Engine and engine cooling9
- Steering6
- Suspension6
- Power train5
- Electrical system4
- Seat belts4
- Parking brake3
- Visibility2
- Air bags2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 6 injuries and 1 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 1993 Mazda MX-6 failed the safety check 0.00% of the time — 100% less often than the average 1993 passenger car (1.20%). Median odometer at inspection: 88,896 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
13 cars built in 1993 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 41 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
3 1993 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
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. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
THE LOWER ARM BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mazda told its dealers about the 1993 Mazda MX-6: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 606033 | INFORMATION REGARDING PISTON STANDARDIZATION FOR VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT |
| 604035 | EXPERIENCEING A METALLIC TAPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE RIGHT ( REAR ) CYLINDER HEAD EXHAUST CAM AREA. *YC |
| 603891 | CONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER. *YC |
| 603854 | INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *YC |
| 54320 | VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A OIL LEAK AT VALVE COVER. *YC |
| 54319 | PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC |
| 54318 | SUBJECT PERTAINING TO MTX OVERHAUL INFORMATION. *YC |
| 54216 | SUBJECT ON ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRIBUTOR COMPONENTS. *YC |
| 52524 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABILITY. *TW |
| 52520 | PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW |
| 52503 | MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW |
| 52498 | PARTIAL ENGINE REPLACEMENT (PCV SYSTEM MODIFICATION). *TW |
| 52497 | USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW |
| 52492 | WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW |
| 52470 | STABILIZER BAR BUSHING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TW |
| 45001 | SHIFT LEVER WILL NOT MOVE FROM PARK. *TW |
| 45000 | RATTLE NOISE FROM PRE-MUFFLER BRACKET. *TW |
| 44095 | IDLE VIBRATION DUE TO MIS-POSITIONED DAMPERS. *TW |
| 44090 | INSUFFICIENT COOLING - A/C RELAY FAILURE. *TW |
| 39755 | SEAL PLATE MODIFICATION (V6 ENGINE) *TW |
| 39684 | THE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM MAY NOT DEACTIVATE OR ACTIVATE WHEN USING THE OUTSIDE DOOR LOCKS. *TW |
| 39677 | FUEL GUAGE READS 3/4 FULL WITH TANK FULL. *TW |
| 39675 | DOOR KEY LOCK CYLINDERS THAT DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE DOOR HANDLE IS LIFTED MAY HAVE A FAULTY BULB, MICRO SWITCH OR WIRING HARNESS. *TW |
| 38092 | FROZEN DOOR/HATCH LOCK CYLINDERS. *TW |
| 38091 | REARVIEW MIRROR FALLS OFF. *TW |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
HEADLIGHT FAILURE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation