1993 Mazda MX-6 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1993 Mazda MX-6, and owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1993 Mazda MX-6
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Switch (electrical system)
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.
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…
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Suspension: control arm
The lower arm ball joints on both sides of the front suspension may not have been torqued to specification.
Remedy: Inspect the lower ball joint retaining bolts and tighten loose bolts to the correct torque.
54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1993 Mazda MX-6 have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash. Reports cite 6 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 118,729 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 mazda mx6. When shifting into reverse, the contact heard a loud sound. He continued in reverse at approximately 2 MPH and turned the steering column to the left, but the noi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 18, 2008 · Suspension
“I have a 1993 mazda mx6 with 105,000. In 1999 the transmission had to be rebuilt. Then, recently, i've had my car in 3 times for transmission issues. They've replaced solenoids, torque converter, inli”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 22, 2008 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1993 Mazda MX-6. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–26 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–23 / 23–31 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Mazda MX-6 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda MX-6 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 Mazda MX-6 | 0 | 14 |
| 1991 Mazda MX-6 | 0 | 13 |
| 1992 Mazda MX-6 | 0 | 7 |
| 1993 Mazda MX-6 | 2 | 54 |
| 1994 Mazda MX-6 | 2 | 46 |
| 1995 Mazda MX-6 | 2 | 33 |
| 1996 Mazda MX-6 | 2 | 12 |
| 1997 Mazda MX-6 | 2 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1993 Mazda MX-6
How do I know if my 1993 Mazda MX-6 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1993 Mazda MX-6; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 15V674000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mazda models
- 6263,130 complaints
- MAZDA32,987 complaints
- CX-52,451 complaints
- MAZDA62,234 complaints
- Tribute2,102 complaints
- CX-91,438 complaints
- CX-71,132 complaints
- Protege1,076 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.