1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (10 reports).

0Recalls
21Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

Most common 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata problems

Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags10
Electrical System2
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Equipment1
Visibility1
Structure1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Seat Belts1
Tires1
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2024-03-23, Unknown Or Other
When accelerator was fully depressed to clear potential flooded condition on starting, it got caught in the floor carpet and would not return to idle. Engine immediately redlined and I turned off the ignition. Potentially disastrous if occurred during high passing situation.
2021-09-30, Tires
Sidewall of my one day old VeeRubber Vitron R41 split about 15 inches along the side wall of the tire about 2 to 3 inches down from the road riding part of he tire. It was a clear day and there were no warnings when the one day old tire just split along the sidewall. The tire was mounted and filled with air at a retail tire store. 185/60 R14
2020-01-10, Air Bags
AIR-BAG WARNING LIGHT BLINKS WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TOOK IN FOR REPAIR AND SAID PART IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. WHAT IS MY RECOURSE?
2018-10-15, Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING FOR NO REASON
2018-01-19, Air Bags
FOR NO APPARENT REASON THE AIR BAG LIGHT BLINKS. THE AIR BAG HAS NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED. THE CODE FROM THE LIGHT INDICATES A FAULTY ACTUATOR. THE CAR HAS 65000 MILES AND IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. ALWAYS GARAGE KEPT SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE.

1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata questions

Does the 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (10), Electrical System (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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