2001 MAZDA MIATA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 MAZDA MIATA
The 2001 MAZDA MIATA has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS for this model year.
Recalls for the 2001 MAZDA MIATA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 MAZDA MIATA, potentially affecting up to 125,944 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 03V206000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
| 64,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MINI VANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SOCKET HOLDER IN THE FOG LIGHTS IS INSTALLED IN THE LAMP CASING USING PRESSURE. DURING OPERATION OF THE FOG LIGHT, THE HEAT FROM THE BULB CAN EXPAND THE SOCKET HOLDER. THE EXPANSION CAN FORCE THE SOCKET HOLDER REARWARD. AFTER REPEATEDLY BEING SUBJECT TO THIS EXPANSION, IF THE FOG LIGHT IS ALSO SUBJECTED...
Consequence: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE BULB SOCKET AND THE HARNESS CAN DROP INSIDE THE BUMPER AND POSSIBLY BUT RARELY, THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE BULB CAN CAUSE THE BUMPER TO BURN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPRING TO PREVENT THE SOCKET HOLDER FROM SEPARATING FROM THE LAMP CASE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 MAZDA MIATA
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 MAZDA MIATA.
Safety Rating for the 2001 MAZDA MIATA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 MAZDA MIATA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 MAZDA MIATA
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 MAZDA MIATA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SA-011-24 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mazda 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...
SA-048-18 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Some vehicles may crank but not start due to a PCM/Immobilizer malfunction. If this happens, check the status of Recall 3505H. If Recall 3505H has NOT yet been completed, perform the following steps: a. Perform and close recall 3505H. b. Order a new immobilizer (PN: BJ3D675G2L). c. Confirm at least...
0102506 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MIL ON - P0012 SET - VARIABLE VALVE TIMING FAILURE. *TT
0500103 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CLUTCH CHATTER DURING COLD TAKEOFF. ON VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS BUILT PRIOR TO 4/10/2003. *TT
0500202 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CLUTCH CHATTER DURING COLD TAKEOFF, FOR VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS BUILT PRIOR TO 01-DEC-2001. *SLC
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 MAZDA MIATA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA MIATA
- 1996 MAZDA MIATA — 0 complaints
- 1997 MAZDA MIATA — 0 complaints
- 1998 MAZDA MIATA — 0 complaints
- 1999 MAZDA MIATA — 0 complaints
- 2000 MAZDA MIATA — 0 complaints
- 2001 MAZDA MIATA (current)
- 2002 MAZDA MIATA — 0 complaints
- 2003 MAZDA MIATA — 0 complaints
- 2005 MAZDA MIATA — 0 complaints
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