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1994 Mazda MX-6 problems

NHTSA has received 71 complaints about the 1994 Mazda MX-6, and 15% of them involve transmission. After that come brakes (11%) and electrical system (11%).

At a glance

Complaints
71 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Transmission 16% of complaints
Crashes and fires
11 and 0
Injuries and deaths
15 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  • Transmission 15%
  • Brakes 11%
  • Electrical system 11%
  • Engine 10%
  • Air bags 7%
  • Fuel system 6%
  • Drivetrain & axles 4%
  • Latches & locks 4%
  • Seat belts 4%
  • Seats 4%

What the data shows

Safety-related details: 11 complaints mention a crash; 15 injuries reported. Its complaints are more severe on average than those of 90% of model years in our database.

It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

Upon rear end collision at 40 MPH both passenger and drivers seat collapsed rearward. Tt there were 3 injuries, one of them being very severe. *slc

December 1994 CrashInjury

Consumer was going about 40-45 MPH when a cat ran out in front of auto, slammed on brakes, skidded and hit a trash can on the street, air bags did not deploy. Driver was slightly injured.

May 1997 CrashInjury

The rear brake caliper locked up which caused inadequate braking and resulting in premature wear of the brake pads and rotors.

Reported at 72,000 miles

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