Mazda Miata owners have reported 13 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's accelerator pedal (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Accelerator Stuck problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems |
11/7/2010; accelerator pedal stuck in carpet at low rpm in 2nd gear. I pushed in the clutch, and turned off the ignition. I found the lower edge of the accelerator pedal stuck in the carpet. I glued a metal plate to the carpet to prevent the pedal from sticking again. Read details...
Cruise control when set, rapidly accelerates and when switched to "coast" continues to accelerate. Only being able to cancel by braking or completed switching off. Sometimes it seems to set at first and then continues to accelerate. Started intermittently, developing into a constant issue. Read details...
11/7/2010; accelerator pedal stuck in carpet at low rpm in 2nd gear. I pushed in the clutch, and turned off the ignition. I found the lower edge of the accelerator pedal stuck in the carpet. I glued a metal plate to the carpet to prevent the pedal from sticking again. Read details...
While passing another car on a two lane road, the accelerator cable and the cable adjuster assembly disengaged from the horseshoe bracket that holds the cable. My gas pedal fell to the floor and the engine went to idle speed . I couldn't accelerate as the pedal was lying flat on the floor. Read details...