1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
8 complaints2 involved a crash1 injuries
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- Seat belts
TL* the contact owns a 1993 mazda miata. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt would unlatch independently while driving. The contact was unsure if the failure was contributed to the buckle or the retractor system. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The manufacturer…
TL* the contact owns a 1993 mazda miata. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt would unlatch independently while driving. The contact was unsure if the failure was contributed to the buckle or the retractor system. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 245,000 and the current mileage was. 252,000.
- Seat belts
False seatbelt engagement. Seatbelt 'clicks', then 1, 2, 5 minutes later, belt spontaneously disengages.i have owned multiple miatas; I had to replace belts in my 1992 miata for the same reason. *Tr
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
TL*- the contact stated the airbag warning light for the 1993 mazda miata flashed continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they replaced the main crash sensor. The contact stated the airbag warning lights continued to flash. The dealership then recommended replacing the airbag…
TL*- the contact stated the airbag warning light for the 1993 mazda miata flashed continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they replaced the main crash sensor. The contact stated the airbag warning lights continued to flash. The dealership then recommended replacing the airbag wiring harness. this has yet to be replaced. The dealership advised the contact that since the crash sensors were not functioning correctly,the airbags could deploy at any time without warning. The vehicle currently had 78100 miles. *Ak the dealer stated the problem was diagnosed as a bad crash sensor and fixed but the warning light continued to flash. The dealer improperly diagnosed the car and awarded the consumer a check $531.78. Update *4/12tr
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving 35 mph the air bag suddenly deployed. *nlm *ts
- Air bags › Side/window
Airbag light flashed continuously. dealer advised consumer that airbag could deploy at any time, and was not covered under warranty. This defect could result in an accident and or injuries. vehicle has not yet encountered any accidents. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer was in an accident, and her air bag did not deploy. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
When applying the hydraulic brakes in wet weather, the pedal went to the floor, and brakes failed to stop the vehicle. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicle went out of control, rolled down an embankment, no roll bar, occupants paralyzed. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10213425Speedometer replacement procedure
- 10208555Radio Unlocking Codes.
- 603891Conditions with steering wheel slightly off center.
- 54319Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers.
- 52520Parts replacement after airbag deployment.
- 52503Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure.
- 52497Use of a/c tracer dye.
- 52492Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation.
- 43099Unknown
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