1989 Mazda MX-6 Problems
- Complaints
- 28filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Mazda MX-6 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 1989 Mazda MX-6. The part named most often is seat belts, with 15 complaints (54% of the total), followed by seats (8) and engine cooling (3). Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the buckle assembly filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seat belts15 54%
- Seats8 29%
- Engine cooling3 11%
- Body and structure3 11%
- Electrical system2 7.1%
- Equipment2 7.1%
- Brakes1 3.6%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “The safety belt on the driver's side does not retract back into the holder, leaving the belt useless. I wondered if this would be a recall or if I need to have it serviced. Thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #708650, filed 1999-07Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 95V103005May 24, 1995Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Mazda MX-6 1988–1989, 929 1988–1991, MPV 1989–1991 +1 more
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Recall details for the 1989 Mazda MX-6 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE89167Transmission oil line fireClosed · Sep 15, 1989
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 Mazda MX-6.
Other model years of the Mazda MX-6
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 12 | 110,000 | 2 | — | 23 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 33 | 96,000 | 2 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 46 | 80,113 | 2 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 54 | 112,435 | 2 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 13 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 14 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 28 | — | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 16 | 140,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Mazda MX-6 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Mazda MX-6 have?
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 1989 Mazda MX-6 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Mazda MX-6 is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 15 complaints (54% of the total), followed by seats with 8.
Has the 1989 Mazda MX-6 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.