Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1994 Mazda MX-6, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train13
- Electrical system8
- Engine and engine cooling7
- Service brakes, hydraulic6
- Air bags4
- Latches/locks/linkages3
- Structure3
- Fuel system, gasoline3
- Seat belts3
- Exterior lighting2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 8 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 1994 Mazda MX-6 failed the safety check 0.00% of the time — 100% less often than the average 1994 passenger car (1.33%). Median odometer at inspection: 134,805 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
6 cars built in 1994 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 40 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
2 1994 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 in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 1994 Mazda MX-6.
| 2000031 17 Feb 2000 | Lights And Instruments On certain vehicles, the headlight lead wire may break at the point where it is soldered to the headlight switch. This could result in loss of headlight functi… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHT WIRE THAT RUNS THROUGH THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER CAN FAIL AT THE POINT WHERE IT IS SOLDERED TO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
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 1994 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 |
| 52467 | TORQUE CCONVERTER CLUTCH SYSTEM PERFORMANCE - DTC 628. *TW |
| 52460 | DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR TROUBLE (DTC P0171 / 181). *TW |
| 46694 | LA4A-EL TRANSAXLE FLUID LEAK AT TORQUE CONVERTER HUB SEAL. *SD |
| 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 |
| 39754 | NO 1 AND NO 2 SPARK PLUG WIRES DAMAGED AT WIRE SUPPORTS. *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 |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
HEADLIGHT FAILURE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation