Ignition Problems of Mazda Miata

Mazda Miata owners have reported 4 problems related to ignition (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mazda Miata based on all problems reported for the Miata.

1 Ignition problem of the 1999 Mazda Miata

Failure Date: 08/08/2004

The coil pack has failed on my 1999 Mazda Miata with less than 42000 miles. My information is that there was a recall on 1999 Mazda proteges for the coil pack failure and that the Miata part is identical except for the mounting bracket.

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2 Ignition problem of the 1999 Mazda Miata

Failure Date: 03/05/2003

While driving, the coil pack would cut off, leaving the engine with only 2 operating cylinders. This would happen at any time, but usually when trying to gain speed, necessitating pulling off the road so as to not get hit from behind.

3 Ignition problem of the 1999 Mazda Miata

Failure Date: 02/21/1999

Here is a like to many people like me that had the same problem with their Mazda Miata 99+. Around miles the car starts to have ignition problems caused by a faulty coil.

4 Ignition problem of the 1999 Mazda Miata

The vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer stated the coil pack failed.


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