1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

Most common 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata problems

Problem areas named in the 18 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	10
Visibility	2
Electrical System	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Tires	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Seat Belts	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

What owners report

2023-11-14, Air Bags
In 2010, the air bag control module went out on my vehicle. There were no replacement units available, and I was forced to disconnect the system to prevent the dangerous possibility of a malfunction. I also had to build a dummy unit to turn the air bag status light on and off on the dashboard so that the vehicle would pass inspection. Several years later, I was able to buy what might have been the last new-old-stock control module in North America, and I was able to restore the functionality of the airbag system. However, even this module is old, and I do not know how long it will last. Manufacturers should be required to stock replacement parts for critical safety equipment for as long

2022-06-14, Fuel/Propulsion System
Car was in storage for 3.5 years and upon starting the engine fuel sprayed from the fuel rail/fuel injector interface (I would estimate 0.2 liters per minute). 10 mb file size limit, LOL. I zoomed my photo to about 5% of the original area to show a 1/2” picture of the fuel spray. Also, FWIW, this is a race car with original/OEM engine.

2021-03-13, Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES OFF AND ON NOW WITH CODE 52. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 80,000 ORIGINAL MILES. I AM DRIVING IT BUT NEED TO KNOW IF A RECALL WILL FIX THIS .

2020-09-06, Air Bags
THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WILL FLASH IN A CODE OF 5-1 OR 5-2, MEANING "SYSTEM DOWN FUSE OPEN" (51) OR "DAMAGED BACKUP BATTERY" (52). THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE ON THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT MODULES, AFTER RESEARCHING FORMS I FOUND THAT MOST PEOPLE WILL TRY AND FIX IT THEMSELVES. IMPROPER REPAIR OF THIS COULD CAUSE IMPROPER DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS AND LEAVING IT ALONE WILL ALSO CAUSE IMPROPER DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS. AFTER SEEING THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM WITH SUCH A VITAL SAFETY FEATURE. IT IS ALMOST A DIRECT NECESSITY THAT THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT MODULE IS RECALLED ASAP. THIS EVENT OCCURS UPON START UP OF THE VEHICLE.

2019-10-07, Air Bags
AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE HAS NOT BEEN MADE AVAILABLE BY MAZDA. THESE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE INSPECTED AND/OR REPLACED EVERY 10 YEARS OR WHEN GO BAD TO ENSURE AIRBAG SYSTEM CONTINUES TO WORK. KNOWN FOR GOING BAD AFTER ABOUT 10-15 YEARS DUE TO INTERNAL AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE BATTERY GOING DEAD, OR CONTROL MODULE GOING BAD, THESE ARE BLUE IN COLOR AND FOUND UNDER DASH AREA USUALLY ON CENTRAL FIRE WALL. SINCE MAZDA HAS NOT CONTINUED TO MAKE THE SRS CONTROL MODULES AVAILABLE FOR 89-2005 CARS IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP AIRBAG SRS SYSTEM FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. STILL OVER 400,000 OF THESE CARS ON ROAD NOW MAJORITY HAVE NO WAY TO KEEP SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM WORKING PROPERLY. MAZDA SHOULD BE MANUFACTURING OR AT LEAS

1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata questions

Does the 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (10), Visibility (2), Electrical System (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been fixed?

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