Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata peaked in 2002, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Jun 21, 2002 to Jun 21, 2002.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Close to the median 1998 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata name airbags
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 21, 2002Failure Jan 1, 2001Spokane, WAFrontal
AIRBAGS DEPLOY WHILE SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION, AND THERE WAS NO CONTACT WITH A VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA complaint 8012431
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
9 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 0901216 Feb 26, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Paint damage Mazda pocket paint guide - 0900716 Feb 17, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Speedometer replacement procedure - 09-025-21-3824 Aug 17, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driverâ™s floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with proper usage. - 01-006-21-3779 Feb 8, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer,… - 01-005-21-3778 Feb 8, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The Mazda DCA-8000PM is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000PM is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle… - 09-002-21-3770 Jan 21, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer - 09-003-20-3671 Jan 9, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 dealerâ™s responsibility to comply with Federa… - 00198 Apr 15, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER. *YC - 97102302097 Oct 23, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.