Mazda Miata owners have reported 27 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
A/b lights 5 times then once indicating failure of air bag module. I contacted a dealer and then contacted corporate. The module is no longer available. The air bags are inoperative without a functioning module. The safety belts may also be affected. Read details...
Air bag did not deploy sufficient to protect driver from hitting head on steering wheel resulting in severe facial laceration. Solo vehicle accident on nb hwy 680 approaching benicia bridge. Chp dispatch log #357. Read details...
In March 2015 I starting receiving a series of flashes on the airbag light in my 1994 Miata, which indicated a problem. I took my car into bob king Mazda in winston-salem, nc to have it diagnosed. I was told that my clockspring assembly was defective. They ordered the part and replaced it. Read details...
Airbag warning light stays on constantly all of the time. Very concerned about airbag failure but no recall info exists. Also my pop-up headlights are randomly retracting down whenever they feel like it. Read details...
Tl-the contact owns a 1996 Mazda Miata. The contact stated that while in park, the driver's side air bag inadvertedly deployed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000. Oo Read details...