Mazda Mx6 1988

Model Mx6 made in 1988 by Mazda got 19 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 5 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and equipment. The car had some investigations: power train, seat belts and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1988

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
87V186000MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INCfrom 04/01/1987 to 10/01/1987V (Vehicle)3386801/15/1988MFRMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS12/07/198712/10/1987
Defect SummaryFuel tank fixing band retention is not sufficient, allowing the band to rub against the fuel tank by vehicle vibrations.
Consequence SummaryThis could wear a hole in the fuel tank which couldresult in fuel leakage.
Corrective SummaryRepair fuel fixing band by installing a rubber sheet.
NotesSystem: fuel tankvehicle description: passenger cars
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
95V103005MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC V (Vehicle)36043312/15/1995ODIMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS05/24/199505/24/1995
Defect SummaryThe front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked press. if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Consequence SummaryThe safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryOwners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
NotesSystem: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS
87V196000MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INCfrom 04/01/1987 to 12/01/1987V (Vehicle)1480701/15/1988MFRMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS12/29/198701/07/1988
Defect SummaryVehicles equipped with rear brake drums transported by train may experience separation of the brake shoe from the wheel brake cylinder piston.
Consequence SummaryShould separation occur, repeated brake operation maydamage the wheel brake cylinder dust boot, allowing water or dust intrusion andsubsequent piston contamination.
Corrective SummaryAll vehicles will be inspected and if no separation is found grease will be applied to the component interface to lower friction and avoid subsequent relative motion. if separation is found the wheel brake cylinder dust boot will be replaced.
NotesSystem: brakes/dust bootvehicle description: passenger cars
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
88V022000MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INCfrom 04/01/1987 to 02/01/1988V (Vehicle)7288304/22/1988MFRMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS02/22/198803/03/1988
Defect SummaryAt ambient temperatures below 0 degree f, frost may accumulate within the throttle body under extended constant speed operation.
Consequence SummaryFrost accumulation on the throttle valve may prevent thevalve from returning smoothly.
Corrective SummaryInstall a new type thermostat designed to raise the coolant temperature and warm the throttle body to a level above freezing.
NotesSystem: throttlevehicle description: passenger cars.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
87V149000MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INCfrom 08/01/1987 to 08/01/1987V (Vehicle)40009/17/1987MFRMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS09/17/198709/29/1987
Defect SummaryFloor mat could interfere with release of accelerator pedal due to improper shape of mat.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in loss of accelerator control andcreate potential for an accident.
Corrective SummaryRemove present mat and replace with new improved mat.
NotesSystem: floor mat/accelerator pedalvehicle description: passenger cars.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
007/97T04/25/199752520Parts replacement after airbag deployment. *tw08/14/1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
001/97G04/08/199752503Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure. *tw08/14/1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
003/97G01/19/199715-070/8852492Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation. *tw08/14/1997
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
008/9705/19/199752497Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw08/14/1997

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN
PE89167MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS09/15/198912/21/1989TRANSMISSION OIL LINE FIRE
 There is no summary currently available
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
EA95005MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS03/10/199508/01/1995TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE95V103005
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE91088MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS06/18/199110/21/1991THROTTLE STICKING
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
306/15/2001
 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
 While driving smoke started coming from the engine and through the heating ducts, driver pulled over the fire had started. tt
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
12/04/19941
 Oil pan failure.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
03/23/19894
 Turbo charger failed, causing an oil leak. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
06/08/199575
 Vehicles automatic transmission has an overdrive hold feature which comes on by itself and shifts into lower gears. this occurs with no warning. tt
04/21/19892
 Transmission leaked oil twice.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
11/20/1999111/13/1999
 Seat belt lock and release mechanism jammed rendering seatbelt useless. nlm
02/22/1995
 The dealership does not have the parts available and hasn't had the parts in a month 95v1003005. please describe. *ak
05/10/1995
 The front passenger side seatbelt will not latch and when it is latched it will not unlatch. please describe. tt
 Experiences intermittent seatbelt buckle failure, takata buckle won't interlock, when pull on buckle releases. tt
12/24/19941
 Buckle model no 524. plastic part in seat belt would not engage properly on driver seat. tt
02/01/19951
 Seat latch on drivers side has problem latching and sticks when you try to unlatch it. tt
02/11/19951
 Passenger seat belt buckle red button broke, resulting in inoperative seat belt. tt
01/01/19951
 Mode no 524, lap/shoulder buckle will not snap, plastic inside buckle broke. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
08/22/1995
 Frontal collision, impact 12:00 position, lap/shoulder belt did not retract, vehicle was completely stopped. *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
10/01/1998111/01/1987
 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 a defective part, is there anyway to have it fixed by the dealer?.
SUSPENSION - REAR
12/26/20031400001
 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
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
06/15/20010
 Consumer bought four tires, and three had tread separation. *ak
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
08/14/1999
 Had parked vehicle & put windows down. while putting power windows down, started to make noises & got stuck. power windows hit a rod. the door became unlocked & open. tried closing door, but door did not close properly. will be taking vehicle to dealer to have door & windows checked. *ak