Table 1 shows three common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2001 Mazda Miata. The number one most common problem is related to the fuel pump (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel delivery (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Fuel Pump problems | |
| Fuel Delivery problems | |
| Tank Assembly problems |
Engine shut off while coasting to a stop in traffic as if out of gas, but tank had over 1/4 in it. Engine would cough and sputter then restart and run for about 15 seconds. After car sit about 15 minutes, and with the addition of another 1 1/2 gallon of fuel, car restarted with no problem. Read details...
2001 Mazda Miata mx5. Consumer writes in regards to strong gas odor in cabin of car after filling fuel capacity full the dealer informed the consumer the base of the fuel neck that attached to the fuel tank was rusted which allowed raw fuel to dump in the trunk compartment. Read details...
2001 Mazda Miata mx5. Consumer writes in regards to strong gas odor in cabin of car after filling fuel capacity full the dealer informed the consumer the base of the fuel neck that attached to the fuel tank was rusted which allowed raw fuel to dump in the trunk compartment. Read details...