1997 Mazda MX-6 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MX-6 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mazda MX-6. That ranks 3rd out of 3 MX-6 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 95,950 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Mazda MX-6 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 100% | 95,950 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Mazda MX-6 recalls (2)
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Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
Risk: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An external spring in the timing belt tensioner can break and get caught in the timing belt.
Risk: This condition can result in possible engine stalling.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the tensioner and replace it if necessary.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Transmission
While driving the vehicle, automatic transmission doesn't shift properly from the second gear to over drive. Vehicle will not pass 40 mph. Dealer stated the transmission needed to be replaced at owner expense of $2800.00 dollars. Please provide further information. *ph
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mazda MX-6?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mazda MX-6?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Mazda MX-6 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MX-6 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.