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  Safety Recalls of Mazda Miata Vehicles

There have been 6 safety recalls for the Mazda Miata. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mazda Miata.

NHTSA Recall #: 98V066000; Mar. 25, 1998

This can result in the engine stalling.

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Mazda Miata
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1. 8 liter engines. As a result of the length and routing of the injector harness, it can contact the manifold at the egr pipe. If the harness is damaged, a short circuit can occur, blowing the fuse for the fuel injector. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 92V159000; Nov. 3, 1992

The buckles on the hardtop hoist can break and result inthe hardtop falling from the hoist, causing personal injury to anyone standingbeneath or near the hardtop when it falls.

Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Mazda Miata, 1991 Mazda Miata, 1992 Mazda Miata, 1993 Mazda Miata
Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Recall Summary: A hardtop hoist accessory kit was sold to customers who have the miata with a hardtop. The plastic buckles used to adjust strap tension can break after the hardtop has been suspended by the hoist. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 91V079000; May. 13, 1991

Total loss of fluid in the front brake system leads toincreased stopping distances, and could result in vehicle collision.

Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Mazda Miata
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Recall Summary: A return fluid line of the front brake system is misconnected to a rear brake fluid return. When the abs system comes into use, all the fluid from the front brakes goes to the rear brake system. The fluid returns to the front system when the brake pedal is released. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 03V206000; Jun. 5, 2003

Should this occur, the bulb socket and the harness can drop inside the bumper and possibly but rarely, the heat generated by the bulb can cause the bumper to burn.

Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Mazda MAZDA6, 2001 Mazda Miata, 2002 Mazda Miata, 2003 Mazda Miata, 2002 Mazda MPV, 2003 Mazda MPV
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
Recall Summary: On certain Mini vans and passenger vehicles, the socket holder in the fog lights is installed in the lamp casing using pressure. During operation of the fog light, the heat from the bulb can expand the socket holder. The expansion can force the socket holder rearward.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 00V032000; Feb. 7, 2000

This can cause a "hard to refuel" condition, and in some instances, a "fuel spit back" during refueling.

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Mazda Miata
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The non-return valve installed at the lower end of the fuel filler pipe can stick due to insufficient clearance between the valve case and the valve shutter combined with the material properties of the fuel hose between the filler pipe and the fuel tank. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Mazda Miata Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jun. 5, 2003   Exterior Lighting:fog Lights 64,000
Feb. 7, 2000   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap 22,000
Jan. 6, 2000   Air Bag 19,000
Mar. 25, 1998   Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood 8,000
Nov. 3, 1992   Unknown Or Other 109,305
May. 13, 1991   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock 300


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Mazda Miata Model Years

Model# Recalls
2003 Mazda Miata 1
2002 Mazda Miata 1
2001 Mazda Miata 1
1999 Mazda Miata 2
1995 Mazda Miata 1
1993 Mazda Miata 1
1992 Mazda Miata 1
1991 Mazda Miata 2
1990 Mazda Miata 1