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1994 Mazda MX-5 MiataProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints183 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage65kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 14, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata has problems

18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags100
Electrical system20
Visibility21
Fuel system, gasoline10
Seat belts10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Tires11
Vehicle speed control11
Fuel/propulsion system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1994 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

'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What MX-5 Miata owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

In 2010, the air bag control module went out on my vehicle. There were no replacement units available, and I was forced to disconnect the system to prevent the dangerous possibility of a malfunction. I also had to build a dummy unit to turn the air bag status light on and off on the dashboard so…
Complaint 11555114 · Nov 14, 2023
AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES OFF AND ON NOW WITH CODE 52. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 80,000 ORIGINAL MILES. I AM DRIVING IT BUT NEED TO KNOW IF A RECALL WILL FIX THIS.
Complaint 11402761 · Mar 13, 2021 · 80,000 miles
THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WILL FLASH IN A CODE OF 5-1 OR 5-2, MEANING "SYSTEM DOWN FUSE OPEN" (51) OR "DAMAGED BACKUP BATTERY" (52). THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE ON THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT MODULES, AFTER RESEARCHING FORMS I FOUND THAT MOST PEOPLE WILL TRY AND FIX IT THEMSELVES. IMPROPER REPAIR OF THIS…
Complaint 11353381 · Sep 6, 2020 · 65,000 miles

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