CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Mazda MX-6 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (7 reports).
1996 Mazda MX-6 recalls
Ignition Switch Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
Grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and cause the switch to overheat.
Most common 1996 Mazda MX-6 problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
ALL 4 WHEELS ARE CRACKED ON THE OUTSIDE, AND BAC SIDE OF THE RIMS. THEY LOOK DEEP AND THE WHEELS MIGHT BREAK AT ANY TIME. *NM
VEHICLE WAS GOING 55MPH , AND CONSUMER WAS NOT SURE WHAT VEHICLE RAN OVER, BUT AIR BAG DEPLOYED. NOTHING WAS HIT, AND NO DAMAGE WAS DONE. NO INJURIES. CONSUMER IS CONTACTING MANUFACTURER. *AK
HEAD-ON CRASH AT 35-40 MPH, AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
1996 Mazda MX-6 questions
Does the 1996 Mazda MX-6 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1996 Mazda MX-6: Ignition Switch Can Overheat and Cause a Fire; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mazda MX-6?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (7), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Unknown Or Other (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Mazda MX-6 has been fixed?
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