1998 Mazda MX-5 MiataProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 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 June 21, 2002. Updated daily.
Where the 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1998 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
- Best
- Not rated
What MX-5 Miata owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
AIRBAGS DEPLOY WHILE SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION, AND THERE WAS NO CONTACT WITH A VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
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