NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 11 owner complaints are on file.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata owner complaints
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata, describing incidents dated January 1, 1998 to July 28, 2003.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Of the 11 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 11 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10032778 · Filed
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…
ODI #867197 · Filed
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
ODI #854008 · Filed
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 35-40MPH, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURIES. *AK
Check your 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata VIN
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