Mazda MX-6 years to avoid
The Mazda MX-6 years to avoid are 1994, 1993, 1989, 1995 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1999 is the cleanest year on record.
302
Total complaints
13
Recall campaigns
1986–1999
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
MX-6 years to avoid
Every MX-6 year
Common questions
What are the worst Mazda MX-6 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the MX-6 years to avoid are 1994, 1993, 1989, 1995. The cleanest year on record is 1999.
What is the best year for the Mazda MX-6?
By complaint volume, 1999 has the cleanest NHTSA record among MX-6 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mazda MX-6 have?
Across all model years, the MX-6 has 13 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 302 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.