2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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Owner complaints
22 complaints3 involved a crash1 injuries
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- Engine and engine cooling
The contact owns a 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The contact received notification of TSB: 3505H (Non-Methane Organic Gas (NMOG) levels exceeding standards. The contact recently purchased the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the remedy was not yet available. The…
The contact owns a 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The contact received notification of TSB: 3505H (Non-Methane Organic Gas (NMOG) levels exceeding standards. The contact recently purchased the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the remedy was not yet available. The contact was informed that parts were no longer being manufactured to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that a search would be done to find a dealer that had recall repairs. The contact had not received a callback from the manufacturer. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Air bags
Air bag did not deploy sufficient to protect driver from hitting head on steering wheel resulting in severe facial laceration. Solo vehicle accident on nb hwy 680 approaching benicia bridge. Chp dispatch log #357.
- Engine
The po012 engine light keeps coming on . I understand there was a recall on this 2001-2002 mazda miata MX-5 . I think mazda replaced the ecu too eliminate the code. please help. Thanks dale
- Engine
Driving at highway speeds for approx. 20 minutes when car engine started to violently shake and stall out. narrowly made it to road shoulder, with 2 vehicles making emergency moves to avoid collision with me. afterwards my vehicle would only start after waiting periods of 10-15 minutes, and then…
Driving at highway speeds for approx. 20 minutes when car engine started to violently shake and stall out. narrowly made it to road shoulder, with 2 vehicles making emergency moves to avoid collision with me. afterwards my vehicle would only start after waiting periods of 10-15 minutes, and then only run for 5-10 minutes before same engine issue would occur. after numerous starts and stalls, and 4 hours later arrived at car repair shop. after checking vehicle over, and looking up "check engine code" they replaced a "engine camshaft position sensor" I have since read numerous blog posts on the internet that this part IS a major issue with my make and model. And felt compelled to write this to voice my safety concerns. I feel strongly that someone could suffer a fatal crash all too easily with this part failing and the violent and sudden loss of engine power. *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
2001 mazda miata MX5. Consumer writes in regards to strong gas odor in cabin of car after filling fuel capacity full *tgw the dealer informed the consumer the base of the fuel neck that attached to the fuel tank was rusted which allowed raw fuel to dump in the trunk compartment. The dealer stated in order to correct the problem, the fuel neck and fuel tank needed to be replaced at a cost of $ 1300.00. *Jb
- Power train › Manual transmission
Purchased a 2001 mazda miata new, transmission was hard shifting from day 1 taken in for repairs numerous times, finally resulted in trans. Locking in neutral and car would not move resulting in a very serious situation. No accident occurred during this period and mazda would not repair car because it was out of warranty at this time. Car was fixing by independent trans. Shop and paid for by me. *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Engine shut off while coasting to a stop in traffic as if out of gas, but tank had over 1/4 in it. Engine would cough and sputter then restart and run for about 15 seconds. After car sit about 15 minutes, and with the addition of another 1 1/2 gallon of fuel, car restarted with no problem. It took…
Engine shut off while coasting to a stop in traffic as if out of gas, but tank had over 1/4 in it. Engine would cough and sputter then restart and run for about 15 seconds. After car sit about 15 minutes, and with the addition of another 1 1/2 gallon of fuel, car restarted with no problem. It took 7 1/2 more gallons to fill tank, therefore I had 3 gallons when car stopped. Dealer suggested possible water in gas. Advised to try gas dry. Private mechanic suggested a possible weak fuel pump. I understand others have had similar problem. *Tr
- Power train › Manual transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mazda miata. while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle shudders and stalls. the vehicle has a manual transmission and the failure only occurs while in first gear and when the engine IS cold. once the vehicle warms up, the failure does not occur as often. the failure mileage began when the vehicle was new and current mileage IS 60,400. Updated 06/03/08. *lj updated 05/30/08
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Engine stalls when car coming to a stop. engine will restart briefly, then stall again. runs only after allowed to rest for 10-15 minutes. car has stalled 5 times in last month in heavy traffic and must be pushed off the road - very dangerous. dealer suspects fuel pump. apparently this IS a known problem with the miata. car has only 53,000 miles and has been serviced religiously. *tr
- Latches/locks/linkages
The top latch holding the convertible top fails prematurely. in five years, I have experienced four failures. when the lathes fail, the convertible top can open suddenly. the sudden opening could cause a distraction. the sudden opening also exposes the driver to rain or snow that may also interfere with safe operation of the vehicle. sudden opening could cause failure to the rear window. *jb
- Latches/locks/linkages
The latches that hold the convertible top locked in position can be defective on the passenger side, causing the latch not to lock properly, and allowing the top to become unlatched and fly up while driving. The part needs to be replaced, but the manufacturer will only replace it free if the vehicle IS still under warranty. *jb
- Structure
Email fm carlos piad (fl) request nhtsa to investigate the soft top latch failures on the 2001 mazda mx-5/miata.*mr the consumer stated the latch can possible become loose at highway speeds and wind can tear the top off. the consumer believed the manufacturer under-designed the convertible top latch mechanism. *Jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Mazda miata LS 2001 on humid days the car will start and the engine will immediately cut off. after check up from dealer the fuel pump was found to be failing. the mechanic told me that this IS a big problem with the miatas which makes me feel that there IS a problem with the fuel pump design\engineering. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Car stalls consistently when coming to a stop in neutral causing loss of power steering and power brakes. Engine speed drops below 500 rpm and almost always causes a stall.
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
The soft top (convertible top) latch can snap open at highway speeds and can tear off the top. for the affected vehicle the driver can be significantly distracted and can be hit by the flapping top. other vehicles behind the impacted car can be hit by flying debris as the top tears off. mazda…
The soft top (convertible top) latch can snap open at highway speeds and can tear off the top. for the affected vehicle the driver can be significantly distracted and can be hit by the flapping top. other vehicles behind the impacted car can be hit by flying debris as the top tears off. mazda has known about the problem and issued a techincal safety bulletin, but they never made owners aware of the potential latch failure. they will only replace the latches when the vehicle IS under warranty. many of impacted vehicles have latch failures after the warranty IS expired and the repair can run up to $500.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
2001 mazada miada right front brake pad wore out in 22,000. wife does not drive with foot on brake pedal and mazda miata replacement brake pads parts are on a nation wide back order according to local dealer. *Ak
- Suspension › Rear
The vehicles rear wheel jumped while driving. Dealer notified. *nlm
- Structure › Body
The interior of the car get very hot when the top IS up and the windows are down. It IS hot to the point of causing you to move your right leg away from the tunnel. This causes you to not be driving but, trying to not gete burned. *ak
- Tires
Poor wear and blow out causing accident where car flipped and consequently was totalled. only good driving saved the passengers, plus the car's integrity.
- Suspension
On speed 50mph sudden turns and vehicle loses control. Vehicle systematically jerks from left to right. Contacted mazda. *Ak
- Parking brake › Conventional
Vehicle was parked on an incline with emergency brake on and it rolled down a hill. consumer noticed that emergency brake was in upward position . dealership was aware of problem. *ak
- Unknown or other
After driving the car for a few months, I began to notice a developing problem with hot air infiltrating the passenger compartment through the slot in the carpet at the handbrake. this happens whenever there IS negative pressure within the compartment (windows open or top down), but not when there…
After driving the car for a few months, I began to notice a developing problem with hot air infiltrating the passenger compartment through the slot in the carpet at the handbrake. this happens whenever there IS negative pressure within the compartment (windows open or top down), but not when there IS positive interior pressure (windows closed, top up, fan on). this indicates to me that air passing through the engine compartment and over the exhaust system IS being drawn into the passenger compartment. This not only makes driving the car uncomfortable, but also represents a serious safety concern. *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.
- 11009653Some vehicles may crank but not start due to a PCM/Immobilizer malfunction. If this happens, check the status of Recall 3505H. NOTE: Effective July 2020 recall 3505H can no longer be completed due to no parts available. The recall is also not populated in eMDCS. Advise customers inqiring about repairs that the recall cannot be completed due to time since launch of the campaign. If you have any questions about the campaign, fill out the Dealer Recall Help form on OneMazda. While the campaign can no longer be completed, for reference the repair associated with this Service Alert can be found below.
- 11006987In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealers responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the Speedometer Replacement Label. Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazdas vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMOs services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after- warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 11005671Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
- 11003398Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
- 10232299Speedometer replacement procedure
- 10213429Paint damage Mazda pocket paint guide
- 10213425Speedometer replacement procedure
- 10213419Service Parts changed for immobilizer unit
- 10200527This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the drivers floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with proper usage.
- 10188016This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodically according to the repair procedure.
- 10188015The Mazda DCA-8000PM is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000PM is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code.
- 10186703In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- 10186693Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
- 10177847When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Paint Warranty Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).
- 10170661In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealers responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the Speedometer Replacement Label. Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazdas vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMOs services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after- warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 10076669Summary to be provided on a future date.
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