CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Mazda MX-6 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (15 reports).
1Recalls
28Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1989 Mazda MX-6 recalls
Most common 1989 Mazda MX-6 problems
Problem areas named in the 28 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 15 |
| Seats | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Equipment | 3 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
What owners report
NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS:EAT ASSEMBLY WELDS BROKE OFF CAUSING THE SEAT TO WOBBLE. IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND I CANNOT FIND ANYONE THAT IS WILLING TO REPAIR IT. IF IN AN ACCIDENT, I COULD BE HARMED ALONG WITH ANY PASSENGER I MAY HAVE IN BACK (MY KIDS). *AK WINDSHIELD WIPERS JUST STOPPED WORKING. MOTOR FAILURE?? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS FAILING. FUSES ARE NOT BLOWN. INTERIOR LIGHTS WORK SPORADICALLY, RADIO LIGHTING HAS NEVER WORKED SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR. (4 YEARS AGO) . *AK EMERGENCY BRAKE IS "UNFIXABLE" I HAVE HAD THIS SERVICED TWO TIMES AND IT STILL WILL NOT WORK.
TOTAL LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRINVING CAUSED ACCIDENT. YH
THE SAFETY BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT RETRACT BACK INTO THE HOLDER, LEAVING THE BELT USELESS. I WONDERED IF THIS WOULD BE A RECALL OR IF I NEED TO HAVE IT SERVICED. THANKS. *AK
WHIL.E DRIVING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS TO GET DIMMER. ALSO,ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THERE WAS NO BRAKING AND STEERING ABILITY AT ALL, HAD TO USE THE EMERGENNCY PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
THE MANUFACTURER (MAZDA) REFUSED TO PAY FOR REPAIR OF SEAT BELT THAT THE OWNER REPLACED (DEFECTIVE), THE ITEM WAS RECALLED AFTER REPAIR ORDER WAS COMPLETE.
1989 Mazda MX-6 questions
Does the 1989 Mazda MX-6 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1989 Mazda MX-6: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Mazda MX-6?
Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (15), Seats (8), Engine And Engine Cooling (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 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.
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