1993 Mazda MX-6 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 24%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,280miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Mazda MX-6, 24% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,280 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On the models with rear disc brakes: after applying, and then releasing the parking brake in a normal manner the parking brake actuator pivoting pin bearing on one of the rear calipers seized, causing it not release or to not fully release. This could cause a handling/braking instability issue, not to mention premature brake pad wear/failure. An improperly designed caliper involving the seal around the parking brake actuator pivoting pin and bearing was the cause of the failures.”
NHTSA complaint #10190419, filed 2007-05, 112,125 miles“Applied parking brake. Rear brake caliper parking brake mechanism design failure caused the rear caliper to not release after releasing the parking brake handle. Had to manually (from underneath the car) force the actuator lever back.”
NHTSA complaint #10106502, filed 2005-01, 112,435 miles“Please see ergonite.demon.co.uk/probemx/probefaq.htm the web address I gave details the problem. The replacement calipers the dealer installed 23,000 miles ago are starting to fail. Dealer refuses to replace. I consider caliper failure to be a valid safety concern. Similar complaints are at #518871 and #700173 in complaints database.”
NHTSA complaint #706612, filed 1999-05“After the calipers failed on the rear, the parking brake was locked in place and would not release Mazda of knoxville and bill gatton Mazda of johnson city were contacted, and both denied any knowledge of the problem and refused to repair damages to calipers pads and rotors. I was informed to complain to this organization if Mazda refused to replace the failed components thank you joe gemmell.”
NHTSA complaint #717160, filed 2000-01“Brake caliper siezed causing loss of power and a sudden pull to one side and abnormal wear of brake pads, vehicle has been repaired. Consumer stated on multiple instances at a variety of speeds and road conditons the rear calipers seized and/or stuck after application of brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #886123, filed 2001-04Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Mazda MX-6
9 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Mazda MX-6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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