1999 MAZDA MIATA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
15
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1999 MAZDA MIATA
The 1999 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, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD. 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC for this model year.
Recalls for the 1999 MAZDA MIATA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1999 MAZDA MIATA, potentially affecting up to 91,944 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 00V032000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| 22,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE NON-RETURN VALVE INSTALLED AT THE LOWER END OF THE FUEL FILLER PIPE CAN STICK DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE VALVE CASE AND THE VALVE SHUTTER COMBINED WITH THE MATERIAL PROPERTIES OF THE FUEL HOSE BETWEEN THE FILLER PIPE AND THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE A "HARD TO REFUEL" CONDITION, AND IN SOME INSTANCES, A "FUEL SPIT BACK" DURING REFUELING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NON-RETURN VALVE WITH A MODIFIED RETURN VALVE.
View full details →Recall 98V066000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
| 8,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8 LITER ENGINES. AS A RESULT OF THE LENGTH AND ROUTING OF THE INJECTOR HARNESS, IT CAN CONTACT THE MANIFOLD AT THE EGR PIPE. IF THE HARNESS IS DAMAGED, A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN OCCUR, BLOWING THE FUSE FOR THE FUEL INJECTOR.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN THE ENGINE STALLING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE INJECTOR HARNESS AND REPLACE THE HARNESS IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 MAZDA MIATA
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 MAZDA MIATA.
Safety Rating for the 1999 MAZDA MIATA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 MAZDA MIATA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 MAZDA MIATA
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 MAZDA MIATA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
07-001-21-3775 — EQUIPMENT
A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is caused by condensation, dust, and pollen within...
0501202 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO 5TH OR REVERSE GEARS. *TT
0900802 — EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING ACCESSORY CHROME FUEL DOOR NOT OPENING. *SLC
0100702 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATES WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0402 STORED IN MEMORY. *SLC
01400R — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A RATTLING NOISE HEARD FROM THE ENGINE WHEN DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH OR WHEN REVVING THE ENGINE IN NEUTRAL. *TT
9920 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SUBJECT REGARDING POWER ANTENNA MAST PART NUMBER. *TT
01099 — STRUCTURE:BODY
ALL VEHICLES WITH VINS LOWER THAN JM1NB353*X0120401 WHITE STAINS VISIBLE ON THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE SOFT TOP. *TT
010699 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF INSUFFICIENT AIR CONDITIONING COOLING. *TT
00399 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES WITH VINS LOWER THAN JM1NB35**X0122622 MAY EXHIBIT A HARD TO START ENGINE / EXCESSIVE CRANKING TIME. *TT
00199 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ALL VEHICLES WITH VINS LOWER THAN JM1NB35**X0122015 MAY EXHIBIT FLUCTUATION IN CRUISE CONTROL SET SPEED. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 MAZDA MIATA
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1999 MAZDA MIATA.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA MIATA
- 1994 MAZDA MIATA — 0 complaints
- 1995 MAZDA MIATA — 0 complaints
- 1996 MAZDA MIATA — 0 complaints
- 1997 MAZDA MIATA — 0 complaints
- 1998 MAZDA MIATA — 0 complaints
- 1999 MAZDA MIATA (current)
- 2000 MAZDA MIATA — 0 complaints
- 2001 MAZDA MIATA — 0 complaints
- 2002 MAZDA MIATA — 0 complaints
- 2003 MAZDA MIATA — 0 complaints
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