1991 MAZDA MIATA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 MAZDA MIATA
The 1991 MAZDA MIATA has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC for this model year.
Recalls for the 1991 MAZDA MIATA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1991 MAZDA MIATA, potentially affecting up to 171,549 vehicles.
Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 61,944 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
View full details →Recall 92V159000 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| 109,305 vehicles affected
Defect: A HARDTOP HOIST ACCESSORY KIT WAS SOLD TO CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE THE MIATA WITH A HARDTOP. THE PLASTIC BUCKLES USED TO ADJUST STRAP TENSION CAN BREAK AFTER THE HARDTOP HAS BEEN SUSPENDED BY THE HOIST.
Consequence: THE BUCKLES ON THE HARDTOP HOIST CAN BREAK AND RESULT INTHE HARDTOP FALLING FROM THE HOIST, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY TO ANYONE STANDINGBENEATH OR NEAR THE HARDTOP WHEN IT FALLS.
Remedy: MAZDA WILL REPLACE ALL HOISTS WITHOUT CHARGE.
View full details →Recall 91V079000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
| 300 vehicles affected
Defect: A RETURN FLUID LINE OF THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM IS MISCONNECTED TO A REAR BRAKE FLUID RETURN. WHEN THE ABS SYSTEM COMES INTO USE, ALL THE FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKES GOES TO THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. THE FLUID RETURNS TO THE FRONT SYSTEM WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED.
Consequence: TOTAL LOSS OF FLUID IN THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM LEADS TOINCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, AND COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE COLLISION.
Remedy: REPLACE DEFECTIVE ABS SYSTEMS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1991 MAZDA MIATA
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 MAZDA MIATA.
Safety Rating for the 1991 MAZDA MIATA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 MAZDA MIATA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 MAZDA MIATA
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1991 MAZDA MIATA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
970716016/97 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
THE SOFT TOP BOOT REAR HOOK VIBRATES, CAUSING THE HOOK TO RELEASE. *YC
008/97 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 MAZDA MIATA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA MIATA
- 1990 MAZDA MIATA — 0 complaints
- 1991 MAZDA MIATA (current)
- 1992 MAZDA MIATA — 0 complaints
- 1993 MAZDA MIATA — 0 complaints
- 1994 MAZDA MIATA — 0 complaints
- 1995 MAZDA MIATA — 0 complaints
- 1996 MAZDA MIATA — 0 complaints
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