1988 Mazda 6
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1988 Mazda 6 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1988 Mazda 6 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1988 Mazda 6 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1988 Mazda 6.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 3
INADVERTENT DOOR OPENING Closed
NHTSA #EA92031 · Structure · opened Sep 1992 · closed Nov 1993INADVERTENT DOOR OPENING Closed
NHTSA #PE92050 · Structure · opened Jun 1992 · closed Sep 1992THROTTLE STICKING Closed
NHTSA #PE91088 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Jun 1991 · closed Oct 1991An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 4
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
Bulletin 008/97 · Equipment · May 1997PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW
Bulletin 007/97T · Air Bags · Apr 1997MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW
Bulletin 001/97G · Electrical System · Apr 1997WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW
Bulletin 003/97G · Electrical System · Jan 1997Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 626. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Mazda 6
The Mazda 6 is a mid-size sedan produced by Mazda from 2002 to 2024, replacing the long-produced Capella/626.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.