Mazda MX-6Model year report

1991 Mazda MX-6 Problems

Complaints: 13filed 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 1991 Mazda MX-6 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1991 Mazda MX-6. The part named most often is seat belts, with 5 complaints (38% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (3) and brakes (2). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year.

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.

Example complaints

Seat belts: “Passenger side restraint system failed in a wreck aug/95 and was replaced. The driver side restraint system has been malfunctioning the past couple of years. Automatic shoulder belt either jams in the track or fails to operate. Dealer has refused to repair or replace system. I believe the Mazda mx6 was built in the same production plant as the ford probe. The ford probe has had a recall on the automatic restraint system. I believe this is the same problem we are experiencing on our 1991 Mazda mx6 now and back in 1995.”

NHTSA complaint #740688, filed 2001-02

Transmission and drivetrain: “Front axle bearings broke and the axle had to be replaced. Also, there was some type of knocking noise coming from the vehicle consumer thought the bearings and the hub broke again.”

NHTSA complaint #846169, filed 1999-08

Engine cooling: “After changing oil, consumer noticed smoke coming from the tail pipe. After vehicle sat over night, and started it for first time smoke wold come from tail pipe.”

NHTSA complaint #8000616, filed 2001-12

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1991 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 1991 Mazda MX-6 have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1991 Mazda MX-6 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1991 Mazda MX-6 is reported most often?

Seat belts is named most often, in 5 complaints (38% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 3.

Has the 1991 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.