Air conditioner: Poor A/C performance caused by defective relay will not let compressor cycle off on V6 models. (1993-95)

Door handles: The outer door handles may come loose and rattle. Replace the original retaining nuts with ones that won't come loose. (1993-95)

Engine knock: Cars with a V6 engine built before March 1993 may have engine knock, especially when cold, due to carbon buildup in the combustion chamber. (1993-94)

Engine mounts: Original motor mounts are prone to breakage. Mazda offers redesigned mounts as a replacement. (1993-94)

Engine noise: A metallic tapping noise from the rear of the engine could be due to slippage between the exhaust-camshaft driven gear and friction gear. (1993-95)

Engine stalling: If the engine stalls when the transmission is shifted into drive, the problem may be a cracked mass-airflow snorkel tube. (1993-94)

Power seats: The insulation on the wires for the power seat can wear through causing a short circuit disabling the power seat. (1993-94)

Speedometer: If speedometer fails and transmission does not shift out of 3rd gear, speedometer gear set needs to be replaced. (1994-97)

Transaxle leak: A damaged torque-converter hub seal allows fluid to leak from the automatic transmission. (1994-96)

Vehicle shake: Vibration in the steering wheel, shift lever, and floor is probably caused by mispositioned radiator dampers. (1993-95)

Wipers: The welds holding the wiper-arm support bracket break causing a creak or rattle when the wipers are running. (1993-95)

Pros

• Acceleration (V6)
• Fuel economy
• Steering/handling

Cons

• Automatic-transmission performance
• Road noise