1994 Chevrolet Cavalier vs 1994 Mazda MX-6
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1994 Mazda MX-6 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 212 | 46 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 21 | 39 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 28 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 20–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cavalier | Mazda MX-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 60 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 56 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 8 |
| Power Train | 16 | 13 |
| Seat Belts | 22 | 3 |
| Visibility | 16 | 2 |
| Structure | 13 | 3 |
| Seats | 11 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
1994 Chevrolet Cavalier
1994 Mazda MX-6
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.