NHTSA vehicle safety data

1995 Mazda MX-6 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 1995 Mazda MX-6 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 33 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mazda dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 Mazda MX-6, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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1995 Mazda MX-6 owner complaints

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mazda MX-6, describing incidents dated May 1, 1995 to December 6, 2016.

Most-cited components

Air Bags 10 complaints
Power Train 7 complaints
Engine 4 complaints
Electrical System 3 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
Visibility/Wiper 3 complaints

Of the 33 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 33 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11052754 · Filed December 6, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1995 MAZDA MX-6. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT FULLY DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A SMALL BALLOON-LIKE SUBSTANCE CAME OUT OF THE AIR BAG PARTIALLY. A…
ODI #10659695 · Filed November 20, 2014
MAZDA MX6 BRAKES ENGAGED WHILE ON A BRIDGE CAUSING THE CAR TO SKID INTO THE CENTER MEDIAN WALL. UPON THE IMPACT MY MOUTH HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND BUSTED MY LIPS OPEN, THE AIRBAG THEN DEPLOYED CAUSING MY HEAD TO BE SLAMMED AGAINST THE HEADREST WHILE A BURST OF HOARD GAGGING SMOKE/DUST, PARTICLES…
ODI #10192660 · Filed June 7, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA MX-6. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING AND FAILED TO MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS. WHEN IN REVERSE, IT WOULD JERK BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON SIX DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE PURCHASE DATE, POWERTRAIN, AND MILEAGE…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1995 Mazda MX-6 in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Recall Query RQ99-022: HEADLIGHT FAILURE
Closed August 30, 2000
Engineering Analysis EA97-012: OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
Closed October 9, 1998
- Recall 98V-249

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Ignition Switch may Overheat

NHTSA #15V674000 · Electrical System — Ignition — Switch · NHTSA notice

Reported October 19, 2015 · Mazda North American Operations

Potentially affected: 1,368,500 vehicles

Repair completion: 0.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mazda campaign 8715J · Owners notified December 17, 2015 · Vehicles built September 1, 1992 – May 30, 1997 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

FUEL FILTER LEAKS

NHTSA #05E065000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA notice

Reported October 5, 2005 · SPX FILTRAN

Potentially affected: 42,962 vehicles

Owners notified September 27, 2005

Defect description

CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 90-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F300-S2, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 19983-1994 SUBARU VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE FILTER DUE TO NON-CONFORMING BRAZING WELDS WHERE THE INLET TUBE IS CONNECTED TO THE FILTER CAN.

Safety consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6698.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY:1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

MAZDA/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

NHTSA #98V249000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Sensor/Control Module-Inactive · NHTSA notice

Reported October 8, 1998 · MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC

Potentially affected: 213,000 vehicles

Owners notified January 4, 1999 · Vehicles built June 1, 1994 – September 10, 1996 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAS SENSOR UNIT. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.

Safety consequence

UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SAS UNIT TO REDUCE THE PROBABILITY OF UNNECESSARY DEPLOYMENTS IN LOW SPEED UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACTMAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

1995 Mazda MX-6 2-DR.

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: 5, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

2 investigations

33 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Mazda MX-6.

Air Bags

ODI #11052754

Crash

Incident: December 6, 2016 · Filed: December 6, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1995 MAZDA MX-6. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT FULLY DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A SMALL BALLOON-LIKE SUBSTANCE CAME OUT OF THE AIR BAG PARTIALLY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. STOKES MAZDA OF NORTH CHARLESTON IN SOUTH CAROLINA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags; Service Brakes

ODI #10659695

Crash 1 injury

Incident: May 1, 1995 · Filed: November 20, 2014

MAZDA MX6 BRAKES ENGAGED WHILE ON A BRIDGE CAUSING THE CAR TO SKID INTO THE CENTER MEDIAN WALL. UPON THE IMPACT MY MOUTH HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND BUSTED MY LIPS OPEN, THE AIRBAG THEN DEPLOYED CAUSING MY HEAD TO BE SLAMMED AGAINST THE HEADREST WHILE A BURST OF HOARD GAGGING SMOKE/DUST, PARTICLES, WERE EMITTED. IN A GASP OF TERROR AND FEAR THAT I MAY DIE FROM SUFFOCATION FROM THE CAR FILLED SMOKE/DUST FROM THE AIRBAG I KICKED THE DRIVER DOOR OPENED AND ROLLED OUT ONTO THE GROUND GASPING FOR AIR AND LAID THERE UNTIL AN AMBULANCE ARRIVED. THE VEHICLE ENGINE ETC. WAS NOT ON FIRE OR SMOKING FROM THIS WRECK. WHILE MY FACIAL INJURIES HEALED, THE DAMAGE TO MY LEFT JAW RESULTED IN A VERY COSTLY SURGERY SEVERAL YEARS LATER OF WHICH DID NOT REPAIR THE JAW AND NOW LIVE WITH DAILY DEBILITATING FACIAL/CRANIAL PAIN. THERE IS A SPECIFIC RANCID SMELL FROM THIS AIRBAG THAT WILL NEVER LEAVE MY MIND AS WELL AS THE TEXTURE OF THE HARD CANVAS LIKE MATERIAL THAT RIPPED THE SKIN OFF MY FACE. THE DEPLOYMENT OF THIS AIRBAG AFTER THE INITIAL IMPACT IS A VIVID IMAGE TO THIS DAY IN 2014. THIS MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE ASHAMED TO HAVE NOT CORRECTED THIS AS MY WRECK WAS IN 1995. *TR

Power Train

ODI #10192660

Incident: June 4, 2007 · Filed: June 7, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA MX-6. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING AND FAILED TO MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS. WHEN IN REVERSE, IT WOULD JERK BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON SIX DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE PURCHASE DATE, POWERTRAIN, AND MILEAGE INFORMATION WERE UNKNOWN.

Air Bags

ODI #10082497

1 injury

Incident: July 22, 2004 · Filed: July 23, 2004

STOPPED AT A CONVIENCE STORE, LEFT THE CAR RUNNING BUT TURNED OFF THE HEADLIGHTS. RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE, OPENED THE DOOR, SAT DOWN IN THE DRIVERS SET AND REACHED OVER TO TURN ON THE HEADLIGHTS. BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG SMACKED ME IN THE FACE, WHILE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND PUSHED THE PLASTIC FACE PIECE INTO THE WINDSHIELD, BRAKING THE WINDSHIELD AND FORCING THE REAR VIEW MIRROR OFF THE WINDSHIELD. BOTH SIDES OF THE HEADLINER ARE PULLED LOOSE.

Air Bags

ODI #10064736

1 injury

Incident: March 23, 2004 · Filed: April 20, 2004

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ENGINE RUNNING BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG CUT THE CONSUMER'S FACE AND LIP. THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAG CRACKED MULTIPLE PARTS OF THE WINDSHIELD. *AK *SC *JB

Electrical System

ODI #10016073

Incident: April 17, 2003 · Filed: April 17, 2003

THE VEHICLES ALTERNATOR BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED FIVE TIME WITHIN ONE YEAR. *NLM

Power Train

ODI #10000777

Incident: January 6, 2002 · Filed: January 7, 2003

ON MY 1995 MAZDA MX-6, WITH 67,000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION HAS STARTED BEHAVING ERRATICALLY. WHEN YOU PUT IT IN DRIVE, IT DOESN'T ENGAGE IMMEDIATELY, THEN EVENTUALLY ENGAGES SUDDENLY WITH A LURCH. I HAVE READ ON-LINE THAT THIS PARTICULAR TRANSMISSION IS KNOWN TO BE TROUBLESOME. BTW, DATE IS 2003, THE FORM ISN'T UPDATED YET.

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #981171

Fire

Incident: December 15, 1995 · Filed: March 25, 1996

EXPERIENCED FIRE THAT STARTED FROM THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. *AK

Visibility

ODI #980193

Filed: March 4, 1996

SNOW WAS COMING THROUGH THE WINDOWS, CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO ICE UP TO WHERE THE OWNER HAD TO USE SCRAPER ON INSIDE OF THE WINDOWS. *AK

Visibility

ODI #980030

Filed: March 4, 1996

SNOW WAS COMING THROUGH THE WINDOWS, CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO ICE UP TO WHERE THE OWNER HAD TO USE SCRAPER ON INSIDE OF THE WINDOWS. *AK

Other Mazda MX-6 model years

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