Mazda Miata owners have reported 2 problems related to transmission noise (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mazda Miata based on all problems reported for the Miata.
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. Also, "ringing" noise in 5th gear (6 speed transmission) under load since new. Retailer will not fix, and was told this is just a harmonic in the transmission that is due to machining tolerances. Interior of vehicle gets very hot. There does not seem to be enough insulation around transmission/exhaust as floor is very warm to the touch.
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Loud noise from transmission in 4th gear from 3500 - 4000 rpm at full throttle. Mazda claims this is normal and after driving 10 seperate 99 Miata's this noise is not normal. The noise is present on all 99 Miata's but the loudness varies. On my Miata the noise is 2 -3 times as loud as all other 99 Miata's I have driven.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Manual Transmission problems | |
| Clutch problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Transmission Noise problems | |
| Differential Unit problems | |
| Axle Assembly problems | |
| Clutch Pedal/linkage problems | |
| Vehicle Shudder problems | |
| Power Train Driveline problems | |
| Transmission Failure problems |