Steering Problems of Mazda Miata

Mazda Miata owners have reported 10 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering wheel (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Mazda Miata

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
6
Steering Wheel problems
3
Steering Column problems
1

Recently reported Steering problems of Mazda Miata

The Steering problem

The VIN is for my 1996 Mazda Miata. My complaint is the m291 going west bound to 350 highway in raytown that veers to the west. The exit, seems to dangerous with concrete blocks seperating lanes. My second inquiry is a possible car wreck that my daughter, [xxx] may have been involved in.   Read details...

The Steering Wheel problem

We took the car in to sunnyvale Mazda today because the steering column was loose and they said the safety clamps are broken and that the steering column needed to be replaced (plus the safety clamps) and that we must have run over a "bump" to cause the steering column to have to be   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

Tl- the contact owns a 1995 Mazda Miata. The contact stated while traveling 25 mph, the steering wheel column caught on fire. The contact sustained 2nd degree burns. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.   Read details...




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