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1994 Mazda MX-6 problems

The most common problem on the 1994 Mazda MX-6 is transmission and drivetrain. It has 3.3 times the complaints of a typical MX-6 model year.

Typical year3.3x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
46
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
39
Worst area
Transmission
Fuel economy
20-26mpg

The worst 1994 Mazda MX-6 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Transmission
    13
  • Electrical
    8
  • Engine
    7
  • Brakes
    6
  • Airbags
    4
  • Body
    3
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Locks
    3
  • Seat belts
    3
  • Lights
    2
  • Seats
    2
  • Suspension
    2
  • Tires
    2
  • Visibility
    2
  • Steering
    1

Recalls 2

Electrical system: ignition: switchReported October 19, 2015 · 1,368,500 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1‑800‑222‑5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.

Recall number 15V674000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: headlights: switchReported December 17, 1999 · 40,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
The failure of this wire could cause a loss of headlights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the headlight switch lever.

Recall number 99V358000 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

Headlight failureOpened December 20, 1999, closed August 30, 2000

Obtained recall 99v‑358

RQ99022

Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Mazda MX-6 39

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 39 bulletins for the 1994 Mazda MX-6

1994 Mazda MX-6 fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.0L 4‑cylFWD20-2328-3123-26
2.5L 6‑cylFWD182420

What 1994 Mazda MX-6 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 22, 2016 · Electrical · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 mazda mx-6. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Jan 24, 2009 · Transmission · 93,000 miles · IN

1994 mazda mx6 auto transmission problems.

Filed Dec 17, 2007 · Fuel system · FL

Trying to get a recall done from potamkin mazda 7400 bird rd miami, fl 33155. I called so that I could get some information, the representative told me that the towing would be free for the recall before he gave me the towing company's phone number. When my car got to the service station (potamkin mazda) they called me saying that the car was not a recall and that I would have to pay the towing company. The towing company (black eagle) first told me that it was 55 dollars when I first called them ....but then, when they called the story changed the price was 75 dollars then explained I had 15 min to get from my house to the dealership (potamkin mazda) which was impossible to do in 15 mins and then if in the event that I didn't make it to the dealership in 15 min. It would be towed back to the company and I would have to pay 135 dollars plus 35 additional dollars for everyday the car is in there lot.

Filed Dec 5, 2007 · Fuel system · 88,226 miles · FL

On my way to work about 30 minutes before 8:00 a.m. Traveling on the florida's turnpike south about to exit, on to miami dade college, on the way to work then class. I proceeded to yield then stop at the intersection at 107th and 104th. The car shut completely off and wouldn't start again, after waiting about several minutes more a ranger towed a passenger and myself a very short distance from the intersection. Nothing was done to correct this failure, that im aware of, all old parts are still inside the vehicle as of today.

Filed Sep 21, 2006 · Tires · OH

1994 mazda mx6 right front tire blew out. *ts there was damage to the vehicle's right front fender, right front door, right front wheel well and rim.

Filed May 20, 2006 · Engine · GA

I was coming home from school one night when all of a sudden my engine light came on. About 5-6 minutes later I was getting off of the freeway when my car stopped. I was able to turn the car back on although the radio and all of my interior lights were flashing. I drove it about 5 minutes up the road to the light in front of my apartment and it stopped again. By this time, it was smoking badly! So I got some help and pushed out of the way across the street. I was told to get my stuff out because it looked as if the car was going to blow. I got my stuff out and called the police. The car eventually cooled down. I later found out there was a crack in my coolant reservoir and coolant was squirting and splashing all over the place. My car had blown a head gasket from running hot.

Filed Jun 17, 2005 · Tires · CA

My new remington brand tire (on my mazda mx-6), bought less than one month ago, ripped twice in the sidewall after I dropped into a pothole last night. I wrote it off to bad luck. However, when at the tire place, not one but two other customers said they had a similar problem with their tires, that the sidewall of a relatively new tire seemed rather weak, and gave way under seemingly general circumstances. I realize you may not take action on this letter, and I understand. However, if you see a pattern or receive more complaints, I would hope that you consider further investigation.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Lights · PA

Failure of vehicle's headlight switch connection.*mr the vehicle headlight switch initially failed january 1999. The switch was replaced prior to the consumer receiving the recall notice. The manufacturer was contacted and the consumer was reimbursed. The replaced headlight switch failed february 2004, 5 years after the replacement part was installed. The consumer contacted the manufacturer. The manufacturer refuse to reimburse the consumer for the repair of the defective switch.

Filed Dec 21, 2003 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · CA · 1 injury

I am the owner of a 1994 mazda mx-6 (4 cylinder, automatic transmission). Because of what I believe may be a manufacturer defect or design flaw, I've been forced to replace the transmission in this vehicle twice over the course of about three years. Basically, an electronic overdrive switch will randomly begin it's function without having any control over it. A light on the dashboard will flash "hold" constantly until the problem is solved or the computer is reset. When this happens, which quite frankly has been very frequent, the transmission jerks and struggles to operate properly. This also results in somewhat of a loss of control of the vehicle as maintaining highway speeds and taking small turns can feel very unsafe because the car gives the impression that it's not holding the road very well. Not to mention the fact that I've had to spend a total of roughly $5000.00 for two transmission replacements. I've done some research and I have found that I am obviously not the only one who has experienced this very same problem. I strongly believe that this car cannot be operated safely over a certain amount of mileage. My first experience occured at roughly 70,000 miles, the second at about 95,000.

Filed Aug 27, 2003 · Brakes · 72,000 miles · FL

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

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Questions about the 1994 Mazda MX-6

Is the 1994 Mazda MX-6 reliable?

Owners have filed 46 complaints about the 1994 Mazda MX-6, 3.3 times a typical MX-6 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1994 Mazda MX-6?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 13 complaints. Next is electrical (8).

How many recalls does the 1994 Mazda MX-6 have?

2 recalls, covering electrical system and exterior lighting.

What gas mileage does the 1994 Mazda MX-6 get?

Official estimates for the 1994 Mazda MX-6 range from 20 to 26 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 20-23 city and 28-31 highway.

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