1994 Mazda MX-6 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 28%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Mazda MX-6, 28% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,500 miles.
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.
“I am the owner of a 1994 Mazda MX-6 (4 cylinder, automatic transmission). Because of what I believe may be a manufacturer defect or design flaw, I've been forced to replace the transmission in this vehicle twice over the course of about three years. Basically, an electronic overdrive switch will randomly begin it's function without having any control over it. A light on the dashboard will flash hold constantly until the problem is solved or the computer is reset. When this happens, which quite frankly has been very frequent, the transmission jerks and struggles to operate properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10050880, filed 2003-12, 70,000 miles“Mazda will repair my transmission for $2,696.00. The Mazda rep will allow me a total of $750.00 toward the repair. Since the car only has 49,000 miles on it, I feel this is ridiculous. I understand that this is a common problem with the 1994 Mazda. I believe the dealer should have given me more than $750.00 for good-will alone. I have not even paid off my car yet.”
NHTSA complaint #716619, filed 1999-12“While driving at highway speeds, the engine completely died, suddenly and without any warning. The tachometer reading went to zero and there was no power. I was able to pull to side of road and car was towed. I was informed that the ignitor in the distributor had failed and needed to be replaced. The cost was $523. 00. I've heard that other Mazda's have had this problem, and that ford, which owns 1/3 of Mazda and built this car in flat rock, mi, has been sued in cal. For the same problem with ford vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #707858, filed 1999-06“While driving transmission shifted into another gear ,causing vehicle to stall. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. Mechanic determined that there was a problem with transmission. Ak”
NHTSA complaint #8001906, filed 2002-01“Transmission prematurely malfunctioned and would not go into reverse. Also, while driving a very loud noise occurred, cause unknown. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #880532, filed 2001-02Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Mazda MX-6
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
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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