1997 Mazda MX-5 MiataProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 13, 2003. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
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