1993 Mazda MX-6 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 11%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 142,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 1993 Mazda MX-6, 11% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 142,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“While driving there was a pop from the right front area of car. Then the area began squeeking and groaning when consumer would hit a bump. Jacked the side up and found that the front right spring had burst in a diagonal fashion.”
NHTSA complaint #10020846, filed 2003-06, 160,000 miles“I own a 1993 Mazda mx6, I have had to replace ball joints on one side of the vehicle twice and once on the other side, I went on the net and saw that there was problems with the ball joints on this model, and was trying to see if I could be reimbursed, I have the bills and dates that the repairs was done.”
NHTSA complaint #10047650, filed 2003-11“The contact owns a 1993 Mazda mx6. When shifting into reverse, the contact heard a loud sound. He continued in reverse at approximately 2 MPH and turned the steering column to the left, but the noise persisted. He looked under the hood and noticed that the coil springs failed. The dealer informed him that the vehicle was still under warranty; however, only a guard assembly should be installed to prevent the coil springs from failing again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10242822, filed 2008-09, 125,000 miles“While traveling heard huge noise, front coil spring bursted, and vehicle started shaking. Manufacturer has been notified. Consumer entering his drive way his new tire popped as the spring pierced it because of that he need new spring, struts , tire and front end alignment.”
NHTSA complaint #862927, filed 2000-06“While driving on the highway at any rate of speed steering wheel randomly locks up due to problem with the lower ball joint. Vehicle niot included in recall 92v045000 due to VIN. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #850543, filed 1999-10Related recalls
- 92V045000Apr 2, 1992The lower arm ball joints on both sides of the front suspension may not have been torqued to specification.Covers: Mazda MX-6 1993
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Mazda MX-6
13 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSteering
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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