We found the following complaints for MAZDA MX-6 (1993)
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Violent deployment of air bag during accident resulted in head injuries.
Upon impact, right front, owner wants to acknowledge his head was turned slightly/hearing permanently damaged from air bag deployment please describe details.
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Engine stalled while driving at high speed due to distributor failure, resulting in loss of control.
I own a 1993 mazda mx-6 ls coupe.my distributor has failed 3 times now.it is very dangerous because there are no warning signs.the failure is also intermittent.failure at rest is of no issue, your car just doesn't start or starts but doesn't run.however, when the distrubutor fails when driving is the issue.the engine shuts off without warning, there is a loss of power steering as well as power brakes.this is a well documented problem among mx-6 drivers, as can be seen on these sites:http://www.mx6.comhttp://www.probetalk.comhttp://homepage.ntlworld.com/dorothy.bradbury/probemx/index.htmas well as many others
Dt:the consumernoticedthat onseptember 17, 2005 there were no running lights,dashboardor tail lights. Went to turn on the headlights andit shorted out the fuse box, and it started smoking. Tookvehicle to a local mechanic , and they could not figure out what was wrong. Then ,went back to the dealer, were she purchased the vehicle, and they refused to fixedthe problem even with the consumerpaying themfor the work.they still would not fix the vehicle.drivingwas fine in daylight, but at night there were no lights. This happened every timethe consumer wasdrivingthe vehicle.
Cam sensor failed.
Dealer recommends that engine be replaced due to oil sending unit malfunction.claims that this is a common problem for mazda.
Engine is making a knocking noise. Contacted dealer, and informed consumer that there was a technical bulletin with the same basic problem, that whenengine iscoldthere is a knocking noisedue to carbon built up in the combustion chamber within the engine.
Water entered the engine causing it to blow a rod/crack the block. *dsh
Engine stalled on freeway driving at 70-75 mph. Car restarted a few minutes later.
Engine stalls at driving speeds/this has happen 6 times since nov 98/dealer and says he can not explain it/mazda says they can not explain it/research has come up with 3 other similiar problems/odi id's 539648/813760/826489///this is a major safety problem.
Engine cuts off when reaching high speeds of 70.
While driving the engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall.please provide details.
Vehicle has on five different occasions cut off while driving 60-70 mph.
Dt:the consumernoticedthat onseptember 17, 2005 there were no running lights,dashboardor tail lights. Went to turn on the headlights andit shorted out the fuse box, and it started smoking. Tookvehicle to a local mechanic , and they could not figure out what was wrong. Then ,went back to the dealer, were she purchased the vehicle, and they refused to fixedthe problem even with the consumerpaying themfor the work.they still would not fix the vehicle.drivingwas fine in daylight, but at night there were no lights. This happened every timethe consumer wasdrivingthe vehicle.
While driving at night, the headlights suddenly went out and did not come back on. There was no warning.8jb
Dt:the consumernoticedthat onseptember 17, 2005 there were no running lights,dashboardor tail lights. Went to turn on the headlights andit shorted out the fuse box, and it started smoking. Tookvehicle to a local mechanic , and they could not figure out what was wrong. Then ,went back to the dealer, were she purchased the vehicle, and they refused to fixedthe problem even with the consumerpaying themfor the work.they still would not fix the vehicle.drivingwas fine in daylight, but at night there were no lights. This happened every timethe consumer wasdrivingthe vehicle.
Distributor cap cracked.
Door latches and locks stick upon entering and exiting the vehicle.tt
The key broke off in the door lock. Had all the locks replaced and had the keys coded for the locks and the key broke for the 2nd time in the lock.
Applied parking brake. Rear brake caliper parking brake mechanism design failure caused the rear caliper to not release after releasing the parking brake handle. Had to manually (from underneath the car) force the actuator lever back.
After the calipers failed on the rear, the parking brake was locked in place and would not release mazda of knoxville and bill gatton mazda of johnson city were contacted, and both denied any knowledge of the problem and refused to repair damages to calipers pads and rotors.i was informed to complain to this organization if mazda refused to replace the failed components thank you joe gemmell.
On the models with rear disc brakes: after applying, and then releasing the parking brake in a normal manner the parking brake actuator pivoting pin bearing on one of the rear calipers seized, causingit not release or to not fully release. This could cause a handling/braking instability issue, not to mention premature brake pad wear/failure. An improperly designed caliper involving the seal around the parking brake actuator pivoting pin and bearing was the cause of the failures.
I was driving to the mall on i-95 north when my car started slowing down i pushed the gas pedal and the tachometer started redlining, so i stopped pushing the gas pedal. Now it will cost me anywhere between $1,500.00 and $2,000.00 to rebuild it. And to get a brand new transmission will cost $2,500.00 and up. Please help me, i'm a college student and i can't afford the repairs to my car. And i desperately need my car.
I have a 1993 mazda mx6 with 105,000.in 1999 the transmission had to be rebuilt.then, recently, i've had my car in 3 times for transmission issues.they've replaced solenoids, torque converter, inline boost valve and so far it isn't fixed. I've read multiple complaints about this very issue but mazda hasn't done anything for consumers.
The transmission will read park, but will go into reverse when in drive, it will remain neutral. Please describe.
Transmission replaced twice due to gears sticking/jerky acceleration. *sd
When turning a corner the steering sticks and has to be pulled back around. Dealersays it's the axle.
Front passengers seat belts will not engage properly.tt
The vehicle suddenly veered to the right pulling my daughter off the road and head on into a telephone pole.the point of impact was the right front of the vehicle, although she was wearing a seat belt and the vehicle was equipt with an air bag she still was thrown head first into the windshield of the car.the air bag did deploy but did not stop her.the vehicle is a total loss.
The front passenger seatbelt bolts that bolt it to the floorboard of the car just came out and the seatbelt no longer useful. Please describe
Seat belt failed causing driver to be ejected from vehicle in accident.
The front passenger seatbelt bolts that bolt it to the floorboard of the car just came out and the seatbelt no longer useful. Please describe
Car seat design does not safely accommodate child safety seat, allowing seat to slide. *sd
Driver's seat back failed in accident.
The disc brakes are defective. The front brakes are doing all the stopping and the car does not stop in a safe distance and caused an accident. Ttthe front rotors were overheating causing the brake chatter and insufficient braking action.
Parking brake caliper froze. Overheated rotor while driving. Caused imbalance while driving almost causing accident. Rotot heated up to dangerous level.
After the calipers failed on the rear, the parking brake was locked in place and would not release mazda of knoxville and bill gatton mazda of johnson city were contacted, and both denied any knowledge of the problem and refused to repair damages to calipers pads and rotors.i was informed to complain to this organization if mazda refused to replace the failed components thank you joe gemmell.
Stops above 40mph+ can result in full foot pressure with very little braking effect. Happens repeatedly. Dearler changed most brake realted items with no effect on problem. Similar complaints at #956928 and #973904 in complaints database. Dealer refused to render further assistance.
Rear calipers fail causing parking brake to stick, resulting in very hot rear wheels.
The brake caliper was wearing out . Please describe .
Brake caliper siezed causing loss of power and a sudden pull to one side and abnormal wear of brake pads, vehicle has been repaired.consumer stated on multiple instances at a variety of speeds and road conditons the rear calipers seized and/or stuck after application of brakes.
Replaced front brake rotors due to overheating of the metal. Also replaced brake pads and calipers.
Please see ergonite.demon.co.uk/probemx/probefaq.htm the web address i gave details the problem. The replacement calipers the dealer installed 23,000 miles ago are starting to fail. Dealer refuses to replace. I consider caliper failure to be a valid safety concern. Similar complaints are at #518871 and #700173 in complaints database.
My hand brake will fail to release, or on repeated heavy brake-application the calliper will not release - causing intense heat torotorand distorting the caliper.
Replaced front brake rotors due to overheating of the metal. Also replaced brake pads and calipers.
Replaced front brake rotors due to overheating of the metal. Also replaced brake pads and calipers.
Rotor failed.
My hand brake will fail to release, or on repeated heavy brake-application the calliper will not release - causing intense heat torotorand distorting the caliper.
While drivingtire turned without the steering wheel being turned. Then, three seconds later, the wheel corrected itself.
When turning a corner the steering sticks and has to be pulled back around. Dealersays it's the axle.
Security system fails to disarm after unlocking driver's side door; however, it disarms after unlocking passenger's side door.
Power steering intermittently fails, especially upon deceleration.*aw
The vehicle suddenly veered to the right pulling my daughter off the road and head on into a telephone pole.the point of impact was the right front of the vehicle, although she was wearing a seat belt and the vehicle was equipt with an air bag she still was thrown head first into the windshield of the car.the air bag did deploy but did not stop her.the vehicle is a total loss.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
The contact owns a 1993 mazda mx6.when shifting into reverse, the contact heard a loud sound.he continued in reverse at approximately 2 mph and turned the steering column to the left, but the noise persisted.he looked under the hood and noticed that the coil springs failed.the dealer informed him that the vehicle was still under warranty; however, only a guard assembly should be installed to prevent the coil springs from failing again.the dealer also stated that because the coil springs already failed, they would only install the guard assembly if the coil springs were repaired due to the response they received from the manufacturer.the vehicle has not been repaired.the current and failure mileages were 125,000.
While driving on the highway at any rate of speedsteering wheel randomly locks up due to problem with the lower ball joint.vehicle niot included in recall 92v045000 due to vin.please give any further details.
While traveling heard huge noise,front coil spring bursted, andvehicle started shaking.manufacturer has been notified. Consumer entering his drive way his new tire popped as the spring pierced itbecause of that he need new spring, struts , tire and front end alignment.
While driving there was a pop from the right front area of car.then the area began squeeking and groaning when consumer would hit a bump. Jacked the side up and found that the front right spring had burst in a diagonal fashion.
The consumer state's while driving at 35mph, the front wheel coil spring broke and the front tire blow out and the dealer is aware of the problem.
The paint on other green mazda's seems to be the same. No safety defect listed in summary.
1993 mazda mx-6 ls ([xxx]) described car has "odometer fraud" currently, as of 6/8/03, odometer is showing around 68,000 miles. After i gave him a security deposit of $300.00 in cash on 6/8/03, i checked the vehicle history on carfax.com and saw that on 08/14/1998 the car had 113,872 miles on it. I am trying to have my security deposit of $300 back from the owner of the car and report the odometer fraud.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving the cruise control was turned off, cruise control engaged, would not disenged, loss of control, flipped over, speed 65mph, no impact *a
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While driving vehicle65 mph rear windshield fell off, leaving vehicle without rear windshield, and almost causing an accident to another driver.also said all the windows were up and the a/c was on.manufacturer and dealer were contacted.
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