1990 Mazda MX-6 Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Mazda MX-6 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1990 Mazda MX-6. The part named most often is seat belts, with 8 complaints (57% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and body and structure (2). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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 belts8 57%
- Fuel system2 14%
- Body and structure2 14%
- Electrical system1 7.1%
- Engine cooling1 7.1%
- Equipment1 7.1%
- Seats1 7.1%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “Driver's side shoulder belt will not retact. The extension retact belt does release when trying to unlatch. When trying to pull shoulder belt around driver, sometimes the belt does not reach around the driver.”
NHTSA complaint #813269, filed 1997-06Electrical system: “Alternator belt keeps breaking while driving at various speeds. Already went through 10 alternator belts. Gets into the timing chain cover & destroyes it. Nothing happens to timing chain. Have taken vehicle to dealer each & every time & mechanic can not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #875370, filed 2000-11Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1990 Mazda MX-6 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 7 on record; the latest 7 are shown.
- 10154879Mar 20, 2019Fuel system, Engine cooling, Equipment. In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop…
- 10153339Jan 14, 2019Electrical system. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State…
- 10148072Oct 10, 2018Vehicle speed control, Equipment. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State…
- 10144333Aug 31, 2018Vehicle speed control. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State…
- 10118467Aug 7, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State…
- 10213425Feb 17, 2016Electrical system. Speedometer replacement procedure
- 10098367Aug 15, 2014Equipment. In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.note:mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers.when a speedometer is…
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 1990 Mazda MX-6 have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1990 Mazda MX-6 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Mazda MX-6 is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 8 complaints (57% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 1990 Mazda MX-6 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. 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.