1991 MAZDA MIATA
3 recalls, 0 complaints - 26 TSBs
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
92V159000 Nov 3, 1992
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
MAZDA WILL REPLACE ALL HOISTS WITHOUT CHARGE.
91V079000 May 13, 1991
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
TOTAL LOSS OF FLUID IN THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM LEADS TOINCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, AND COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE COLLISION.
Remedy
REPLACE DEFECTIVE ABS SYSTEMS.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 MAZDA MIATA
26 manufacturer communications from 20 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 |
| 114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
| 117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 |
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
09-009-19-3566
Jan 14, 2019
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
09-034-18-3430a
Oct 10, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
09-034-18-3430a
Oct 10, 2018
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
09-034-18-3430
Aug 31, 2018
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
09-035-17-3080
Aug 7, 2017
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to co
09-035-17-3080
Aug 7, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to co
0900716
Feb 17, 2016
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Speedometer replacement procedure
09-034-14-2956
Aug 15, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:?MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS.?WHEN A SPEEDOMETER IS REPLACED, THE NEW SPEEDOMETER WILL READ ZERO
0800306
Oct 4, 2006
140000 AIR BAGS
NON GENUINE ACCESSORIES AFFECT AIR BAG OPERATION. *KB
0102504
Jul 21, 2004
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT
0902604
Jul 1, 2004
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
01798
Jul 16, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE EDGE OF THE CARPET COMES LOOSE FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE TRIM PANEL. *TT
01598
Jun 30, 1998
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SUBJECT ON POWER WINDOW TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR. *YC
00798
May 6, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS OF PAINT DAMAGE OCCURING ON THE BODY AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE TRUNK OPENING. *TT
00798
May 6, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
BULLETIN DESCRIBING HOW PAINT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR ON THE BODY AT THE REAR CONRNERS OF THE TRUNK OPENING. *YC
00498
Apr 22, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SUBJECT ON ANTENNA RELAY INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *YC
97102302097
Oct 23, 1997
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC
970716016/97
Jul 16, 1997
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
THE SOFT TOP BOOT REAR HOOK VIBRATES, CAUSING THE HOOK TO RELEASE. *YC
008/97
May 19, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
007/97T
Apr 25, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW
001/97G
Apr 8, 1997
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW
003/97G
Jan 19, 1997
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, MAZDA MIATA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
SQ99015
Opened: Sep 15, 1999 , Closed: Feb 15, 2000
REFUELING SPIT BACK
There is no summary currently available
EA99016
Opened: Jun 30, 1999 , Closed: Jan 11, 2000
INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
PE99014
Opened: Feb 24, 1999 , Closed: Jun 30, 1999
INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
MAZDA MIATA - All Years Overview
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Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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