Mazda Miata 1990
Model Miata made in 1990 by Mazda got 28 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and equipment. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, unknown or other.
Model 1990
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V159000 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 07/01/1989 to 08/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 109305 | 01/29/1993 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 11/03/1992 | 11/10/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A hardtop hoist accessory kit was sold to customers who have the miata with a hardtop. the plastic buckles used to adjust strap tension can break after the hardtop has been suspended by the hoist. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The buckles on the hardtop hoist can break and result inthe hardtop falling from the hoist, causing personal injury to anyone standingbeneath or near the hardtop when it falls. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mazda will replace all hoists without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: equipment.vehicle description: hardtop convertible passenger cars.note: 3000 hardtop hoist accessory kits, built between june 1989 andjuly 1992, are involved in this recall campaign. however, it is necessary tonotify all miata owners to locate these defective units. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 0800306 | 10/04/2006 | 10021000 | Non genuine accessories affect air bag operation. *kb | 02/22/2007 | |
| 007/97T | 04/25/1997 | 52520 | Parts replacement after airbag deployment. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 0102504 | 07/21/2004 | 10009427 | Battery test procedure requirements. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
| 001/97G | 04/08/1997 | 52503 | Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 003/97G | 01/19/1997 | 15-070/88 | 52492 | Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation. *tw | 08/14/1997 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 0902604 | 07/01/2004 | 10009424 | Speedometer replacement procedure. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 008/97 | 05/19/1997 | 52497 | Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 00498 | 04/22/1998 | 603878 | Subject on antenna relay inspection procedure. *yc | 03/09/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 00798 | 05/06/1998 | 603916 | Concerns of paint damage occuring on the body at the rear corners of the trunk opening. *tt | 03/11/1999 | |
| 00798 | 05/06/1998 | 603851 | Bulletin describing how paint damage may occur on the body at the rear conrners of the trunk opening. *yc | 03/08/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||||
| 97102302097 | 10/23/1997 | 54319 | Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| 970716016/97 | 07/16/1997 | 52995 | The soft top boot rear hook vibrates, causing the hook to release. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 01798 | 07/16/1998 | 603888 | Customers may complain that the edge of the carpet comes loose from the bottom of the side trim panel. *tt | 03/09/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 01598 | 06/30/1998 | 603886 | Subject on power window troubleshooting and repair. *yc | 03/09/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer noticed that while traveling air bag indication light flashed . dealer and manufacturer have been contacted. *ak | |||
| 06/22/1996 | 1 | ||
| Violent deployment of air bag resulting in severe injury to consumers. (attorney for consumers). | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 10/04/1999 | 0 | ||
| While driving with seat belt oon consumer rear ended a vehicle that had stopped for another vehicle.consumer was traveling about 20 mph, and airbags did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1996 | |||
| Air bag module failed, no accident, air bag light came on indicating that there was a problem. *ak | |||
| 06/18/1995 | |||
| In a vehicle collision from the front and rear at high speeds the air bag did not deploy. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/24/2000 | 06/01/1990 | ||
| Mfg recommended 60,000 mi timing belt was changed at 59,000 mi... all routine maintenance performed per mfg specs. failure of crankshaft is known mfg defect in 1990 and early 1991 models. later models have modified crankshaft with no known failures. repair estimate from local mazda dealership is $3,700.00 for a new engine.*ak | |||
| 09/13/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1989 | |
| 60,000 timing belt replacement performed at 56k miles. cost to repair engine estimated to be $2,200. *ak | |||
| 06/10/1997 | |||
| Crankshaft failure. claims this problem is common to miatas and 323 between years 1990-1991. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 11/12/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Performed 60k mile service;failure due to torque applied to crank bolt or wrongful insertion of the woodruff key. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 08/30/2000 | 0 | ||
| When pressing on brakes there be no difference in brake lights and tail lights. consumer feels brake lights are not bright enough. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 08/30/2000 | 0 | ||
| When pressing on brakes there be no difference in brake lights and tail lights. consumer feels brake lights are not bright enough. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| Vehicle will lock into reverse while in neutral gear due to a mechanical problem in transmission. mazda sent out tsb, but defect still exists. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 03/04/1995 | |||
| Owner speaks portuguese. vehicle would not shift into reverse shifted in neutral and surged. stems from backup light cable that goes into transmission. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 04/30/2001 | 0 | ||
| Gear gets stuck in reverse. also, vehicle is placed in neutral and foot is released from the accelerator pedal vehicle will roll backwards. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 05/05/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1990 | |
| The pinion inside the differential came off causing total lock of rear wheels. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/18/2006 | 105000 | 1 | 07/07/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while shifting from 5th gear or reverse to neutral, the transmission would go into reverse. an independent repair shop determined the swing arm was bad on the vehicle and should be repaired. | |||
| 2 | 07/01/1989 | ||
| Transmission locks up when switching gears and will lock up in reverse. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer noticed frontal seat belts will not lock in place. dealer and manufaturer had been contacted. *ak | |||
| 03/15/1990 | |||
| Drivers side seatbelt latch operates intermittently, failing to operate 50% of the time. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/07/2003 | 95000 | 0 | 03/30/1990 |
| Driver's side seat belt fails to latch it often takes multiple attempts to cause it to hold. *la | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Driver's seatbelt will no longer latch! dealer charged me for repair! *ak | |||
| 12/01/1996 | |||
| Driver's side seat belt does not always latch; at times, it fails to click/hold. *ak | |||
| The front driver side seat belt buckle is broken. tt | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 12/22/1994 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt did not hold in one car accident, vehicle flipped over. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 04/04/1996 | 4 | ||
| Brakes perform poorly during rainy weather. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 02/04/2001 | 30 | 04/01/1992 | |
| When it rains enough to generate some standing water on the road, the brakes may not work at all for a couple seconds after applied.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 04/30/2001 | 0 | ||
| Gear gets stuck in reverse. also, vehicle is placed in neutral and foot is released from the accelerator pedal vehicle will roll backwards. *ak | |||