Mazda Miata owners have reported 23 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition coils failure (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Tl the contact owns a 2002 Mazda Miata. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off and could not be immediately restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the immobilizer module erroneously activated and disabled the vehicle. Read details...
Engine began running badly and check engine light came on. Took to Mazda dealer shop and was told a spark plug wire was defective and burned up. In actuality, the ignition coil had failed and caused the problems. The dealer replaced spark plugs, ignition wires, and coil. Read details...
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. Read details...
I have a 1997 Mazda Miata with 113,000 miles. It has been a great car up until this recent problem. It started out that the "meter" fuse was failing intermittently. When the 15 amp fuse was replaced it would work fine for aproximately 2-3 minutes (maybe less) at which point I noticed the Read details...
Intermittent failure of ignition "coil pack" leading to costly replacement of cat. Converter, O2 sensor, and coil packs. Mfr never covered this under any sort of extended warranty, even though the problem is not uncommon, and evidently bad parts are still in the system. Read details...