CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Mazda MX-6 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (9 reports).
1988 Mazda MX-6 recalls
Most common 1988 Mazda MX-6 problems
Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 9 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSED. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE SERVICE DEALER. *AK THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO SALT CORROSION. THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND, SLID ACROSS THE LEFT LANE AND INTO THE MEDIAN. *SC
CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT DRAINS THE BATTERY IN AS LOW AS HALF AN HOUR AFTER THE BATTERY HAS BEEN CHARGED, THE ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES ALONG WITH THE BATTERY, MAIN FUSE AND DISTRIBUTOR, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. *SLC
CONSUMER BOUGHT FOUR TIRES, AND THREE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. *AK
SEAT BELT LOCK AND RELEASE MECHANISM JAMMED RENDERING SEATBELT USELESS. NLM
INITIALLY WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED, I DISCOVERED THE DOOR HANDLE MECHANISM IS MADE OF POT METAL AND NOT OF A VERY STRONG NATURE FOR THE FREQUENT USE IT GETS. CHECKING WITH THE DEALER I FIND IT WILL COST $300 TO FIX. TO SAVE MONEY I RESEARCHED USED PART PLACES. I DISCOVERED THIS IS A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM AND DOOR HANDLES ARE RARE TO COME BY AS MOST ARE ALREADY BOUGHT UP. I HAVE SEARCHED NORTHERN AS WELL AS SOUTHERN CA, AND WILL NOW TRY IN TX. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE MY 2 YEAR OLD WAS LOCKED IN THE CAR THE OTHER DAY AND THE HANDLE OF COURSE BEING BROKEN WOULDN'T OPEN. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PUT SOMETHING DOWN THROUGH THE GLASS TO OPEN IT FROM THE INSIDE. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY
1988 Mazda MX-6 questions
Does the 1988 Mazda MX-6 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1988 Mazda MX-6: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Shoes/Linings; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Mazda MX-6?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (9), Electrical System (2), Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Mazda MX-6 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.