1992 Mazda MX-5 MiataProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata, most often about the seat belts. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2019. Updated daily.
Where the 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 1 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1992 vs. every other MX-5 Miata year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MX-5 Miata median. How we score
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What MX-5 Miata owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT UNLATCHED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT NOTIFIED, BUT THE CONTACT PLANNED TO NOTIFY THEM SOON. UPDATED 10/4/2006 - REPLACEMENT BELT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. *NM
CONSUMER HAS A DIFFICULT TIME FASTENING SEAT BELT., ALSO, AT TIMES SEAT BELTS COME UNDONE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT GETS VERY TIGHT, MAKING IT VERY IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE ANY TYPE OF MOVEMENT WHEN DRIVING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK
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