1993 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
The 1993 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (2 complaints), Seat Belts (2 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1993 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1993 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssidewindow | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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
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
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. *NLM *TS
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
Safety Rating for the 1993 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
- 1990 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — 32 complaints
- 1991 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — 21 complaints
- 1992 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — 25 complaints
- 1993 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA (current)
- 1994 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — 20 complaints
- 1995 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — 36 complaints
- 1996 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — 32 complaints
- 1997 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — 12 complaints
- 1998 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — 1 complaint
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