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Mazda MX-6Model year report

1995 Mazda MX-6 Problems

Complaints
33filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
96,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Mazda MX-6 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mazda MX-6. The part named most often is air bags, with 10 complaints (30% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (7) and engine cooling (4). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 96,000 miles. Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 10 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 8 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the sensor/control module-inactive filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Tires (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “Stopped at a convience store, left the car running but turned off the headlights. Returned to the vehicle, opened the door, sat down in the drivers set and reached over to turn on the headlights. Both airbags deployed. The driver side air bag smacked me in the face, while the passenger air bag deployed and pushed the plastic face piece into the windshield, braking the windshield and forcing the rear view mirror off the windshield. Both sides of the headliner are pulled loose.”

NHTSA complaint #10082497, filed 2004-07, 141,073 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “On my 1995 Mazda MX-6, with 67,000 miles, the transmission has started behaving erratically. When you put it in drive, it doesn't engage immediately, then eventually engages suddenly with a lurch. I have read on-line that this particular transmission is known to be troublesome. Btw, date is 2003, the form isn't updated yet.”

NHTSA complaint #10000777, filed 2003-01, 67,000 miles

Engine cooling: “While driving 10 MPH or more the vehicle will intermittently stall without warning, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.”

NHTSA complaint #831606, filed 1998-12

Electrical system: “While driving, I noticed a synthetic burning odor and also saw that the instrument panel had lost power. A Mazda technician examined the instrument panel wiring and found that a circuit had been overloaded and part of the circuit board had burn marks.”

NHTSA complaint #735357, filed 2000-10

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 67,000 and 110,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5040%50–7520%75–10040%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 96,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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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.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1995 Mazda MX-6. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
MX-6 · coupe not rated5 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1995 Mazda MX-6 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
MX-6 FWD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual233126$2,600
MX-6 FWD2.0L 4-cyl4-speed automatic202823$2,900
MX-6 FWD2.5L 6-cyl4-speed automatic182420$4,100
MX-6 FWD2.5L 6-cyl5-speed manual182420$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1995 Mazda MX-6 → · Check a 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. 8 on record; the latest 8 are shown.

Other model years of the Mazda MX-6

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
199612110,0002—23—Not enough data
19953396,0002—23Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19944680,1132—23Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199354112,4352—23Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19927—0———Not enough data
199113—0———Not enough data
199014—0———Not enough data
198928—1——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198816140,0005———Stable

All Mazda MX-6 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Mazda MX-6 have?

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mazda MX-6 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1995 Mazda MX-6 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 10 complaints (30% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 7.

Has the 1995 Mazda MX-6 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Mazda MX-6 get?

The EPA rates the 1995 Mazda MX-6 (MX-6, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1995 Mazda MX-6 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 96,000 miles and the middle half falls between 67,000 and 110,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

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.