Mazda MX-6 years to avoid
No model year of the Mazda MX-6 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mazda MX-6 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mazda MX-6 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mazda MX-6 problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission32
- Brakes25
- Engine24
- Seat belts23
- Airbags23
- Electrical17
- Suspension10
- Fuel system9
- Visibility8
- Steering8
- Body7
- Lights6
Mazda MX-6 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | - | 2 | Transmission | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 12 | Airbags | 2 | 3 | ||
| 1995 | - | 33 | Airbags | 96,000 | 2 | 6 | |
| 1994 | - | 46 | Transmission | 2 | 6 | ||
| 1993 | - | 54 | Brakes | 112,435 | 2 | 5 | |
| 1992 | - | 7 | Seat belts | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1991 | - | 13 | Seat belts | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1990 | - | 14 | Seat belts | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 5
Questions about the Mazda MX-6
What years of the Mazda MX-6 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mazda MX-6 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mazda MX-6?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mazda MX-6?
Transmission, with 32 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (25) and engine (24).
How many recalls does the Mazda MX-6 have?
5 recalls between 1990 and 1997. The 1997 model year has the most, with 2.
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