Mazda Miata 2002
Model Miata made in 2002 by Mazda got 21 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 25 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 2002
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 | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V206000 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | from 07/10/2000 to 02/28/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 64000 | 07/14/2003 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 06/05/2003 | 06/06/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain mini vans and passenger vehicles, the socket holder in the fog lights is installed in the lamp casing using pressure. during operation of the fog light, the heat from the bulb can expand the socket holder. the expansion can force the socket holder rearward. after repeatedly being subject to this expansion, if the fog light is also subjected to vibration during vehicle operation, the socket holder with the bulb holder and the wiring harness may separate from the fog light casing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should this occur, the bulb socket and the harness can drop inside the bumper and possibly but rarely, the heat generated by the bulb can cause the bumper to burn. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a spring to prevent the socket holder from separating from the lamp case. owner notification began on july 14, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mazda recall no. 1103f.customers can also 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 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 0102504 | 07/21/2004 | 10009427 | Battery test procedure requirements. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0102506 | 07/07/2006 | 10020206 | Mil on - p0012 set - variable valve timing failure. *tt | 08/17/2006 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 3505H | 05/01/2006 | 10019573 | Emission failure - non methane organic gas (nmog) emission may exceed the standard due to insufficient robustness of emission control logic and calibration of the powertrain control module (pcm) during the engine warm-up period after cold s | 03/24/2006 | |
| 0500599 | 11/30/2005 | 10018667 | Emission recall 3505h - vehicles equipped with 1.8 liter engines, non methane organic gas (nmog) emission may exceed the standard due to insufficient robustness of emission control logic and calibration of the powertrain control module (pcm | 01/10/2006 | |
| 00204 | 10/26/2004 | 00204 | 10010540 | Evaporative emmissions and reciver adapters. *eh | 11/30/2004 |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 0900802 | 03/08/2002 | 634384 | Subject regarding accessory chrome fuel door not opening. *slc | 09/28/2002 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 0902604 | 07/01/2004 | 10009424 | Speedometer replacement procedure. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 0700402 | 08/30/2002 | 0700200 | 635773 | Subject regarding air conditioning musty / mildew odor. *tt | 10/31/2002 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 0900701 | 10/04/2001 | 628246 | Subject regarding audio removal - electrical short/damage to printed circuit. *jg | 03/06/2002 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 0100602 | 02/28/2002 | 634330 | Subject regarding fuel pump assembly and related component replacement guidelines. *slc | 09/28/2002 | |
| 0101102 | 04/02/2002 | 634344 | Subject regarding difficult to fill fuel/gas pump shutting off early, regarding all 2001 miata and 2002 miata with a vin of jm1 nb353 20 229638 and lower, built prior to march 1, 2002. *slc | 09/28/2002 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| 0900603 | 05/02/2003 | 0901102 | 10002350 | Power door locks will not lock when engine is running. *tt | 08/22/2003 |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0501202 | 09/20/2002 | 10006120 | 6-speed manual transmission will not shift into 5th or reverse gears. *tt | 04/16/2004 | |
| 0500103 | 09/05/2003 | 0500103 | 10003940 | Clutch chatter during cold takeoff. on vehicles with manual transmissions built prior to 4/10/2003. *tt | 11/07/2003 |
| 0500103 | 05/12/2003 | 0500202 | 10002352 | Clutch chatter during cold takeoff. on vehicles with manual transmissions built prior to 4/10/2003. *tt | 08/22/2003 |
| 0500202 | 03/18/2002 | 634361 | Clutch chatter during cold takeoff, for vehicles with manual transmissions built prior to 01-dec-2001. *slc | 09/28/2002 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 0901304 | 04/16/2004 | 10006987 | Rattling noise from driver's or passenger's door when driving on a rough road or closing the door. *tt | 05/21/2004 | |
| 0901102 | 07/24/2002 | 634450 | Power door locks not locking when engine is running. *slc | 10/01/2002 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 00307 | 04/18/2007 | 10021610 | Availability of non-required tools. *kb | 06/11/2007 | |
| 04/22/2002 | 634454 | Information on fuel injector(s) replacement guidelines. *slc | 10/01/2002 | ||
| 1100102 | 04/02/2002 | 634444 | Subject regarding vil (vehicle information label) deletion, models produced from january 7,2002. *slc | 10/01/2002 | |
| 0901801 | 12/21/2001 | 634442 | Subject on service information for keyless entry system. *slc | 10/01/2002 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - REAR WINDOW | |||||
| 0900403 | 02/07/2003 | 01595 | 10002064 | Rear window defroster grid line repair procedure. *tt | 08/12/2003 |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||||
| 0900104 | 02/03/2004 | 10006328 | Port or dealer installed auto-dimming (electro-chromic) mirror, with electronic compass, ambient temperature. *mr | 04/28/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle involved in a head on collision and the air bags did not deploy. *mr *sc *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/12/2005 | 41500 | 20 | 07/01/2004 |
| Speedometer on 2002 mazda miata fails intermittently. mazda refuses to replace even though under warranty. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/02/2003 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle stalled, which caused consumer to lose control of the vehicle. *jb scc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | 05/23/2002 | ||
| While in motion, the interior of the vehicle becomes hot. consumer measured the hot air temperature to be over 130 degrees. this occurs even when driving on a cool night and/or when the air conditioner is on. the problem appears to be with the exhaust system and/or the catalytic converter is too close to the center console without sufficient venting or insulation. *jg | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 04/25/2004 | 4000 | 5 | 07/22/2002 |
| We have had the radio/speakers and cd player replaced at least 4 times in the past 1 1/2 years since we purchased the vehicle new. either the units being replaced are defective or mazda is not replacing parts (dealership- tim marburger mazda). in addition, the fog light recall has since caused the fog lights to burn out monthly with no recourse from mazda. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||
| 08/15/2007 | 32000 | 1 | 08/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda miata. after parking his vehicle, the contact noticed that his fog lights were on fire. he was able to extinguish the fire. a police report was filed. he called mazda and they faxed him a copy of recall number 03v206000 (exterior lighting:fog lights). the contact stated that he never received the recall notice and mazda is not offering to help correct the failure. the vehicle is currently parked in the parking lot at his job. the current and failure mileages were 32,000. | |||
| 04/25/2004 | 4000 | 5 | 07/22/2002 |
| We have had the radio/speakers and cd player replaced at least 4 times in the past 1 1/2 years since we purchased the vehicle new. either the units being replaced are defective or mazda is not replacing parts (dealership- tim marburger mazda). in addition, the fog light recall has since caused the fog lights to burn out monthly with no recourse from mazda. *ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
| 07/08/2009 | 22500 | ||
| The soft top lock assembly latch part #nao1-r1-310m is defective. it comes unlatched while driving. this latch was replaced twice while under warranty. the car now has approx 22,500 and is ready for a third rt soft top latch replacement. this is a safety issue. these latches should be recalled. according to mazda's service bulletin no: 09-009/03this part is defective with all vehicles with vin # lower than jmi nb** **304036. my vin # is jminb353520 234528, clearly fits this requirement. | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2002 mazda miata have defective top latches. consumer wants mazda to repair vehicle at their expense. *nj the consumer stated the convertible latch, un-latched on its own while driving. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/17/2005 | 30000 | 1 | 05/20/2002 |
| Transmission/clutch - clutch springs or plates stick after shifting into gear. clutch has been replaced by dealer after only aprox. 30k. miles and problem has appeared again. dealer claims the springs on clutch stick. problem shifting into gear esp. when car is first started, also clutch wears at rapid rate. *jb | |||
| 10/15/2004 | 1 | ||
| Clutch shudder, especially when driving vehicle for the first time each day. the whole drivetrain/exhaust will shake as you engage the clutch. as the vehicle warms up, the problem is less noticeable. starting around 20k miles. also, ringing noise in 5th gear (6 speed transmission) under load since new. retailer will not fix, and was told this is just a harmonic in the transmission that is due to machining tolerances. interior of vehicle gets very hot. there does not seem to be enough insulation around transmission/exhaust as floor is very warm to the touch.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/15/2004 | 1 | ||
| Clutch shudder, especially when driving vehicle for the first time each day. the whole drivetrain/exhaust will shake as you engage the clutch. as the vehicle warms up, the problem is less noticeable. starting around 20k miles. also, ringing noise in 5th gear (6 speed transmission) under load since new. retailer will not fix, and was told this is just a harmonic in the transmission that is due to machining tolerances. interior of vehicle gets very hot. there does not seem to be enough insulation around transmission/exhaust as floor is very warm to the touch.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 06/14/2004 | 10000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2002 mazda miata. the contact stated the convertible top latch does not latch properly and causes the convertible top to detach while driving. the contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated the convertible top latches needs to be replaced. the contact stated this is a design defect that the manufacturer is aware of and should be recalled. the contact stated this is a safety issue. the failure mileage was 10,000. jo | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 4 | 08/12/2002 | |
| Dt: this is a convertible car and the bolts keep falling out of the top when driving on the highway. there are two bolts that have fallen out three or four times. the consumer has contacted the dealer and an appointment was set to have the car looked at because there is a rattling sound coming from the car. the consumer thinks that the bolts are causing the noise. this problem started in june 2005. *ak *mr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2002 mazda miata have defective top latches. consumer wants mazda to repair vehicle at their expense. *nj the consumer stated the convertible latch, un-latched on its own while driving. *jb | |||
| 02/01/2008 | 28000 | 1 | 03/28/2003 |
| Convertible top latches do not stay latched. mazda is aware of the problem and has issued a tsb (09-009/03) telling the tech to replace the latches and strikers with a revised design. mazda refuses to replace the units free of charge even though it is obviously a manufacturing defect. tops flying open on the highway are a major safety issue and should not be fixed at the customers expense, especially on a car with only 28000 miles. the car has always been dealer maintained and is actually in better condition than when i bought it off the showroom. mazda refuses to replace it under the original warranty, or even the extended factory warranty. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 12/27/2005 | 117320 | 2 | 05/05/2002 |
| Left front wheel bearing failure. this is a packed assembly -sealed. this failed one under warranty and again recently. this causes heavy vibration esp. on a mazda miata which could lead to wheel being torn off while driving. *nm | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| This is not really a complaint, but cu said i should contact you as well. i ran over a nail and punctured my tire. i took it to a tire shop to see if it could be repaired. it couldn't so i said replace it. they did not have a tire to match. on my behalf they call several other tire shops. no one had the tire. i then called the service dept. of the dealership where i purchased the car. when i described the situation, he said he has be getting numerable calls about this issue for both mazdas and volvos. he thinks the car manufacturers put on tires that are not available in this country or have been discontinued. this forces the consumer to purchase 2 new matching tires instead of replacing the one. i hope this information is useful to you. thanks. janice | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | JACKSONVILLE | 32225 | TOM BUSH MAZDA | 904-725-0911 |
| MA | SOUTH ATTLEBORE | 02703 | VACHON MAZDA | 5087617000 |
| NC | CONCORD | TIM MARBURGER MAZDA | ||
| NY | YONKERS | 10704 | SMITH CAARNS MAZDA | 914-377-8100 |