1996 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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N/A

Safety Rating

32

Owner Complaints

2 Crashes

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

5

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1996 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA

The 1996 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA has received a total of 32 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (14 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (2 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints).

Recalls for the 1996 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 1996 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA

32 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11544091 | AIR BAGS | | 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Mazda MX-5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to the Takata air bag module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
#11425019 | AIR BAGS | | 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 1996 MAZDA Miata. The contact stated that the air bag warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but not yet repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
#11354979 | AIR BAGS | | 6,969 miles
WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED, AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON
#11320169 | STEERING | | N/A miles Crash
THE VIN IS FOR MY 1996 MAZDA MIATA. MY COMPLAINT IS THE M291 GOING WEST BOUND TO 350 HIGHWAY IN RAYTOWN THAT VEERS TO THE WEST. THE EXIT, SEEMS TO DANGEROUS WITH CONCRETE BLOCKS SEPERATING LANES. MY SECOND INQUIRY IS A POSSIBLE CAR WRECK THAT MY DAUGHTER, [XXX] MAY HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN. SHE DROVE A GREEN AND BLACK MUSTANG FORD CONVERTIBLE. WE LIVE APART AND AS SHE IS A YOUNG ADULT LIKE MOST, AS A MOTHER, I DON'T GET ENOUGH INFO, SOMETIMES. 2006 FOUND ME WITNESSING HER CAR OR ONE THAT LOOKED LIKE IT OVERTURNED ON 350 HIGHWAY GOING WESTBOUND ON THE CLOVERLEAF TO M291/470 HIGHWAY. AN AMBULANCE WAS THERE AND THE PASSENGER, HER FRIEND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. I HAVE SEEN HER SINCE THEN, SO OBVIOUSLY SHE SEEMS ALRIGHT AND SAFE, HOWEVER, I WOULD SURE BE APPRECIATIVE IF SOMEONE COULD FOLLOW UP ON THAT IF ANYTHING SEEMS ASKEW. HER ADDRESS AT THE TIME WAS [XXX] WHERE SHE LIVED WITH HER OWN FATHER, [XXX]. HER DATE OF BIRTH IS 1/29/89. I AM [XXX]- OF [XXX]. MY DRIVER'S LICENSE # IS [XXX]. THANK YOU. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
#11320169 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles Crash
THE VIN IS FOR MY 1996 MAZDA MIATA. MY COMPLAINT IS THE M291 GOING WEST BOUND TO 350 HIGHWAY IN RAYTOWN THAT VEERS TO THE WEST. THE EXIT, SEEMS TO DANGEROUS WITH CONCRETE BLOCKS SEPERATING LANES. MY SECOND INQUIRY IS A POSSIBLE CAR WRECK THAT MY DAUGHTER, [XXX] MAY HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN. SHE DROVE A GREEN AND BLACK MUSTANG FORD CONVERTIBLE. WE LIVE APART AND AS SHE IS A YOUNG ADULT LIKE MOST, AS A MOTHER, I DON'T GET ENOUGH INFO, SOMETIMES. 2006 FOUND ME WITNESSING HER CAR OR ONE THAT LOOKED LIKE IT OVERTURNED ON 350 HIGHWAY GOING WESTBOUND ON THE CLOVERLEAF TO M291/470 HIGHWAY. AN AMBULANCE WAS THERE AND THE PASSENGER, HER FRIEND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. I HAVE SEEN HER SINCE THEN, SO OBVIOUSLY SHE SEEMS ALRIGHT AND SAFE, HOWEVER, I WOULD SURE BE APPRECIATIVE IF SOMEONE COULD FOLLOW UP ON THAT IF ANYTHING SEEMS ASKEW. HER ADDRESS AT THE TIME WAS [XXX] WHERE SHE LIVED WITH HER OWN FATHER, [XXX]. HER DATE OF BIRTH IS 1/29/89. I AM [XXX]- OF [XXX]. MY DRIVER'S LICENSE # IS [XXX]. THANK YOU. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1996 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA

Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

00998 — STRUCTURE:BODY

CONCERNS WITH SOFT TOP WATER LEAKAGE. *YC

9708300297 — WHEELS

CONCERNS WITH VEHICLE SHAKES AT HIGH SPEED. *YC

010/97T — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

HEADREST SPEAKERS CUT OUT AT HIGH VOLUME. *TW

015/97F — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

TAIL PIPE BREAKAGE. *TW

004/97 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

MIL ILLUMINATION - P0470 STORED IN MEMORY. *TW

NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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