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1994 Mazda MX-6 Brakes Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
13%of 46 total for the year
Median mileage
72,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Mazda MX-6, 13% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 2 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.

“While traveling at approx. 40-50 MPH and applying brakes in an emergency situation, vehicle to skid into a pole, and driver's shoulder belt failed to lock , causing the driver to hit windshield. Also, air bags deployed after impact which forced driver backwards. Driver sustained minor injuries. Mfr. Notified. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.”

NHTSA complaint #847147, filed 1999-09

“Consumer was going about 40-45 MPH when a cat ran out in front of auto, slammed on brakes, skidded and hit a trash can on the street, air bags did not deploy. Driver was slightly injured.”

NHTSA complaint #812673, filed 1997-07

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1996217%
199526%
1994613%
19931324%
1991215%
198914%

Other parts of the 1994 Mazda MX-6

Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 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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