AI Damage1992 Mazda MX-6: common problems
Owners of the 1992 Mazda MX-6 filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and seat belts. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 29% of all complaints
- 2 Seat belts 29% of all complaints
- 3 Suspension 29% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- 5 Engine and cooling 14% of all complaints
- 6 Visibility 14% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Seat belts: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Suspension: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While driving vehicle at operating temp, car will die and have to wait about three minutes before restarting.
Emergency override button failed, vehicle would not start.
Right andleft upper struts in front end.mechanic said it was an inherent defect and would probably happen again. The problem was corrected on later models.
Recall # 97v211000 mazda/automatic shoulder belt rail; dealer did not expect shoudler belt rail as stated in recall notice. Consumer was told that system did not need to be inspected unless it was not working.
Mechanic stated that the mounting ofthe struts was defective in the early 1992 models and the cause of failure is bumps in the road. Also stated that it would probably happen again and it did. Mazda would only pay for parts this time since the warranty (time not mileage) had expired.
Buckle on motorized cable on left driver side sticks in resume position.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 12,538 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
On average one model year of the MX-6 has 18 complaints (13 years in the data). This year has 7, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Mazda MX-6?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, seat belts, suspension. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: won't start (14%), windows, sunroof (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1992 Mazda MX-6?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1992 Mazda MX-6 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1992 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.