CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (17 reports).
0Recalls
29Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Most common 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata problems
Problem areas named in the 29 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 17 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 1996 Mazda MX-5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to the Takata air bag module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
The contact owns a 1996 MAZDA Miata. The contact stated that the air bag warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but not yet repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED, AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON
THE VIN IS FOR MY 1996 MAZDA MIATA. MY COMPLAINT IS THE M291 GOING WEST BOUND TO 350 HIGHWAY IN RAYTOWN THAT VEERS TO THE WEST. THE EXIT, SEEMS TO DANGEROUS WITH CONCRETE BLOCKS SEPERATING LANES. MY SECOND INQUIRY IS A POSSIBLE CAR WRECK THAT MY DAUGHTER, [XXX] MAY HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN. SHE DROVE A GREEN AND BLACK MUSTANG FORD CONVERTIBLE. WE LIVE APART AND AS SHE IS A YOUNG ADULT LIKE MOST, AS A MOTHER, I DON'T GET ENOUGH INFO, SOMETIMES. 2006 FOUND ME WITNESSING HER CAR OR ONE THAT LOOKED LIKE IT OVERTURNED ON 350 HIGHWAY GOING WESTBOUND ON THE CLOVERLEAF TO M291/470 HIGHWAY. AN AMBULANCE WAS THERE AND THE PASSENGER, HER FRIEND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. I HAVE SEEN HER SINCE THEN
TAKATA RECALL. AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON CONTINUOUSLY AFTER TURNING ENGINE ON, NEVER GOES OFF. I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW, AND TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER. DEALER SAID THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED ON ANY RECALLS. I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE LATE 1995 MODELS, BUT NOT THE EARLY 1996 ONES. I WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT IT WOULD COST ME $900 TO $1000 TO FIX. AT THAT TIME, IT HAD TO REMAIN UNFIXED, AND THE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON CONTINUOUSLY SINCE. I AM STILL APPREHENSIVE WHEN I TURN THE KEY AND DRIVE IT.
1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata questions
Does the 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (17), Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Fuel System, Gasoline (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 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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