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1995 Mazda MX-6 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 41 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.7 times the median MX-6 year — the 1995 model ranks #4 of 14 MX-6 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 13 injuries in total across these filings.

Airbags leads the complaint categories with 12 reports (29% of the total).

41

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

2

Investigations

8

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

13

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other MX-6 years?

MX-6 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted71 complaints1986: 2 complaints1987: 1 complaints1988: 16 complaints1989: 42 complaints1990: 18 complaints1991: 18 complaints1992: 9 complaints1993: 68 complaints1994: 71 complaints1995: 41 complaints1996: 14 complaints1997: 2 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints
MX-6 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Mazda MX-6 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags1229%
Transmission820%
Engine410%
Visibility & Wipers410%
Electrical System410%
Fuel System37%
Tires & Wheels25%
Brakes25%
Lighting12%
Steering12%

Does the 1995 Mazda MX-6 have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V674000Electrical SystemOctober 19, 2015 · 1,368,500 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

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.

05E065000Fuel SystemOctober 5, 2005 · 42,962 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

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.

98V249000AirbagsOctober 8, 1998 · 213,000 units

Defect

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

Consequence

UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.

Remedy

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

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“CONSUMER BARELY HIT A CURB WHEN DUAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURIES. AFTER INCIDENT, CONSUMER RECEIVED A FOLLOW UP RECALL NOTICE, BUT NEVER RECEIVED FIRST NOTICE. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE WAS PART OF RECALL 98V249000, BUT MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT COVER DAMAGES. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · September 15, 2000 · crash

“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,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · January 6, 2002

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers

“CONSUMER WAS DRIVING IN RAIN AND CAR CUT OFF, LET IT SIT, WENT BACK, CAR STARTED WENT HOME AND PARKED IT AND WENT TO START IT AND VEHICLE WOULD N'T START . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine

“WHILE DRIVING, I NOTICED A SYNTHETIC BURNING ODOR AND ALSO SAW THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAD LOST POWER. A MAZDA TECHNICIAN EXAMINED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING AND FOUND THAT A CIRCUIT HAD BEEN OVERLOADED AND PART OF THE CIRCUIT BOARD HAD BURN MARKS.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 22, 2000

1995 Mazda MX-6 — common questions

Is the 1995 Mazda MX-6 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 41 complaints put the 1995 model at #4 of 14 MX-6 years. It is one of the MX-6 years to avoid.

What are the most common 1995 MX-6 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (12 complaints), transmission (8 complaints), electrical system (4 complaints).

Does the 1995 Mazda MX-6 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1995 Mazda MX-6. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1995 Mazda MX-6 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Mazda MX-6 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the MX-6 years to avoid are 1994, 1993, 1989, 1995. The cleanest record among MX-6 years belongs to 1999.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.