Mazda Miata 1997
Model Miata made in 1997 by Mazda got 13 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 22 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 1997
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 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 00204 | 10/26/2004 | 00204 | 10010540 | Evaporative emmissions and reciver adapters. *eh | 11/30/2004 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 0902604 | 07/01/2004 | 10009424 | Speedometer replacement procedure. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
| 00700 | 07/28/2000 | 614124 | Cigarette lighter does not work or stay in position. *tt | 09/28/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 00100 | 02/07/2000 | 0700199 | 609953 | Some vehicles may exhibit the air conditioning (a/c) system inoperative with the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on. *tt | 04/11/2000 |
| 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 | |||||
| 01299 | 08/23/1999 | 608126 | Subject regarding paint damage - iron particles / industrial fallout / acid rain. *tt | 11/05/1999 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 00307 | 04/18/2007 | 10021610 | Availability of non-required tools. *kb | 06/11/2007 | |
| 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 | |
| 00798 | 06/19/1998 | 603853 | Concerns with malfunction indicator light (mil) illuminated with dtc p0470. *yc | 03/08/1999 | |
| 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 | |||
| 11/08/1998 | 1 | ||
| During vehicle collision no deployment of air bag. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 04/05/1999 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 35-40mph, and the airbags did not deploy, causing injuries. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1997 | ||
| Cell phone usage in vehicle, causes battery to fail. *yc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 07/28/2003 | 2 | 04/21/1999 | |
| I have a 1997 mazda miata with 113,000 miles. it has been a great car up until this recent problem. it started out that the meter fuse was failing intermittently. when the 15 amp fuse was replaced it would work fine for aproximately 2-3 minutes (maybe less) at which point i noticed the service engine light is now on and then the fuse will fail again. this happened several times until now. now when the fuse is replaced as soon as the ignition cylinder is cycled the fuse fails instantly. i am an automotive technician, and checked a wiring schematic as to what this black-yellow wire on the meter fuse supplies. by the way, at this time i have no turn signals, tachometer, gauges or warning lights. this problem it driving me insane!!! i went through the manual and disconnected each component individually to test the circuit at which each time the fuse still failed. the list of components i tried are the oxygen sensors, the ecm, the turn signal switch, and the instrument cluster (cruise control is also on this circuit, but the vehicle is not so equiped) all to no avail!!!! am i missing something? is there a short in the wiring harness itself, if so, any suggestions as to where i should extend my search? this has been a problem for about 2 weeks now and i am uncomfortable driving the vehicle with the above stated concerns. any information you can give me reguarding this concern would be greatly appreciated!!!.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| At all timesthere is a strong gasoling odor in vehicle and in trunk which causes occupants to get sick. dealer cannot determine the cause. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 100 | 02/01/1997 | ||
| Driver's floormat is constantly working way onto gas peddle causing accellorator to stay on floor, hook would solve problem, several near accidents | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 11/20/1998 | 1 | ||
| Parking and directional light failed. mjs | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 11/20/1998 | 1 | ||
| Parking and directional light failed. mjs | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| The vehicle's gas tank is expanding, causing stress to the tank. dealer put stress tabs on tank. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 04/01/1998 | |||
| The thread about to separate from the tire (tiresize: p185-60r14)( dot number: tire size: p185-60r14 ) | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 06/11/2002 | 1 | ||
| We took the car in to sunnyvale mazda today because the steering column was loose and they said the safety clamps are broken and that the steering column needed to be replaced (plus the safety clamps) and that we must have run over a bump to cause the steering column to have to be replaced. i wonder how many other mazda miata's have had this happen to the steering column at approximately 18,000 miles.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Convert able hard top flew off causing damage to vehicle (ohio state police report) | |||