Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Mazda Miata

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.

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Mazda Miata


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Mazda Miata

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

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The Accelerator Pedal problem

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...

The Cruise Control problem

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...

The Accelerator Stuck problem

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...

The Speed Control Cable problem

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...




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