Mazda Miata 1994
Model Miata made in 1994 by Mazda got 11 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 16 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and equipment. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 1994
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 | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 970716017/97 | 07/16/1997 | 52996 | Concerns of thumping or popping noises caused by a slight torsion of the fuel tank and change in temperature. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 00598 | 04/22/1998 | 603854 | Information regarding seat belt extenders. *yc | 03/08/1999 | |
| 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 | |||
| 08/20/2001 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| Took vehicle to dealer was told srs diagnostic unit has failed needs replaced estimate to replace will be $245.00 more cost me $68.00 just to diagnos i have noticed failure of air bags to deploy on 94 miata's this seams to be a problem. *ak | |||
| 07/05/2001 | |||
| Airbag light came on. dealer informed consumer a part needed to be replaced, did not state which part.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 05/31/1995 | |||
| Consumer was driving the car and engine cut off. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 10/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Wiring harness under hood loose, causing lights/radio/ignition failures. *skd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 06/10/2004 | 160000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle would not start. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who found that a connector wire in the fuel tank melted. dealer replaced the fuel pump assembly connector inside of the fuel tank.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 10/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Fuel gauge takes 30 minutes to register full after filling tank. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Abs, when starting the vehicle the abs brakes continue to stay on (yellow) restart, continue to restart to make light go off. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 10/01/1993 | ||
| When applying the hydraulic brakes in wet weather, the pedal went to the floor, and brakes failed to stop the vehicle. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 03/01/1994 | |||
| Rear end spun out when tires hit a wet patch on road. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 09/06/1998 | 2 | 12/27/1993 | |
| Just before applying the brakes and removing pressure from the accelerator pedal, the vehicle accelerated and the brakes were not able to stop it and caused a crash. | |||
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 1 | 05/14/1999 | ||
| Problems with driver being hit by objects and insects while driving with the window down. *mr the objects were being deflected by the mirror housing. *sc *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VT | WILLISTON | IMPORTED CAR CENTER |