1994 Mazda MX-6 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
31 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
80,113 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Automatic Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 31 complaints (25.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 19.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 12.9% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 6.5% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 6.5% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 8 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 |
| Child Seat | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 |
Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 8; Electrical System: 3; Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 2; Child Seat: 1; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 27 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
1995: 5; 1996: 1; 2000: 7; 2001: 2; 2002: 3; 2003: 5; 2004: 1; 2005: 1; 2006: 2; 2007: 2; 2009: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Automatic Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10005880 · 2003-02-04 (February 4, 2003)
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10005880 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006123 · 2003-01-31 (January 31, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED TRANSMISSION FAILED TO WORK. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10006123 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10927492 · 2016-11-22 (November 22, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MAZDA MX-6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 01/04/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE CALLED ANOTHER DEALER AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN 20 MINUTES. UPDATED 03/08/17.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10927492 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 711262 · 2000-04-07 (April 7, 2000)
IT SEEMS AS IF THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND ENGINE VALVES ARE FAULTY. I HAVE SEEN MANY TSB'S ABOUT ALL RELATED PROBLEMS...IT DOES NOT LOOK LIKE MAZDA IS TAKING CARE OF THE PROBLEMS!
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 711262 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8001906 · 2002-01-10 (January 10, 2002)
WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO ANOTHER GEAR ,CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION. AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8001906 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8020623 · 2002-10-10 (October 10, 2002)
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE SPEED OF 45 MPH ENGINE STALLS. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8020623 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10037723 · 2003-08-27 (August 27, 2003)
THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED UP WHICH CAUSED INADEQUATE BRAKING AND RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10037723 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 758599 · 2002-02-25 (February 25, 2002)
E-BRAKE REAR CALIPER SEIZED LOCKING BRAKE AND CAUSING OVERHEATED PADS/ROTORS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 758599 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 896141 · 2001-09-10 (September 10, 2001)
WHENEVER TURNING STEERING WHEEL WOULD HEAR A POPPING NOISE. TEMPERATURE IS NOT A FACTOR. TOOK TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO TRY TO CORRECT PROBLEM OF POPPING NOISE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 896141 at NHTSA ↗