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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

YearWhyComplaints
1994High complaint rate71
1993High complaint rate68
1989High complaint rate42
1995High complaint rate41

Every MX-6 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
199901
199801
199723
1996143
1995avoid413
1994avoid714
1993avoid683
199291
1991181
1990181
1989avoid422
1988165
198710
198620

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.