Mazda Miata owners have reported 22 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's manual transmission (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's clutch (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Blindness caused by airbag. Crash caused by throttle sticking open. Full braking immediate as shown by skid marks and while brakes slowed vehicle unable to stop the car or turn before impact. Video and witnesses confirm cause must be open throttle. Read details...
The contact owns a 1999 Mazda Miata. The contact heard a loud rattling noise near the engine when the clutch pedal was depressed. The failure occurred for more than a year when the vehicle became hot. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified. Read details...
This incident concerns a safety violation caused by a nationally franchised transmission shop in camp hill PA. I cannot adequately describe this scenario in 2000 characters, but the bottom line is that the transmission facility damaged my car so that it was unsafe, and returned it to me in that Read details...
Clutch shudder, especially when driving vehicle for the first time each day. The whole drivetrain/exhaust will shake as you engage the clutch. As the vehicle warms up, the problem is less noticeable. Starting around 20k miles. Read details...
Whining noise especially in 3rd gear at 29-32 mph that is very irritating. Very loud whirring noise at 5900 rpm in any gear. Dealers alternately say they can't hear the noises or that they are normal. One mechanic at morrie's said "I used to have a truck that sounded like that. Read details...