1990 Mazda MX-6: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 14 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seat belts.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 1993
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Vehicle driver side automatic seat belt, stuck in forward position. This causes consumer not being restraint. Please provide more details. Ts”Owner report · Seat Belts · Nov 2002
“Driver's side shoulder belt will not retact. The extension retact belt does release when trying to unlatch. When trying to pull shoulder belt around driver, sometimes the belt does not reach around the driver. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · May 1997
“Metal bracket attached to body of vehicle, above fuel tank, wore hole into top of tank, causing fuel leakage, could result in an explosion. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 1996
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“Driver's seat belt is sucked in the open door position and the passenger side is stuck in the close position. Please describe details. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jun 1996
“Drivers manual seat/metal structure broke from the frame of the vehicle rocking back and forth. Please describe details. Tt”Owner report · Seats · Jan 1995
“The consumer was in an accident and the driver side door open and the driver side seat belt did not hold the consumer. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Sep 1992
“Alternator belt keeps breaking while driving at various speeds. Already went through 10 alternator belts. Gets into the timing chain cover & destroyes it. Nothing happens to timing chain. Have taken vehicle to dealer each & every time & mechanic can not resolve the problem.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
THE GROOVE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARING RETAINER RING WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED.
Remedy: MIDAS SHOPS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE DRUMS WITH OTHER BRAKE DRUMS FROM ANOTHER SUPPLIER.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1990 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1990 Mazda MX-6 reliable?
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1990 Mazda MX-6. The most complained-about area is seat belts.
Does the 1990 Mazda MX-6 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:drum. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.