Mazda Miata owners have reported 26 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's car stall (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's catalytic convertor (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Driving at highway speeds for approx. 20 minutes when car engine started to violently shake and stall out. Narrowly made it to road shoulder, with 2 vehicles making emergency moves to avoid collision with me. Read details...
Check engine light came on indicating catalytic converter failure. My vehicle has 40k miles and has been well taken care of. After investigation, many 99-00 Miata's have ignition coil failures which causes unburnt fuel to contaminate the catalytic converter and associated O2 sensors. Read details...
Theres is a strong oil smell after the car has warmed up. Read details...
Mazda USA is aware of thrust bearing #4 being improperly machined , which cause the crankshaft to become loose inside the engine block, resulting in engine failure. Mazda USA decided not to inform any of the affected owners, myself included, about this defect mentioned in internal service bulletin Read details...
At all timesthere is a strong gasoling odor in vehicle and in trunk which causes occupants to get sick. Dealer cannot determine the cause. Read details...