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1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1998 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. 1 owner complaint is on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata, describing incidents dated January 1, 2001.

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Air Bags 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #8012431 · Filed June 21, 2002
AIRBAGS DEPLOY WHILE SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION, AND THERE WAS NO CONTACT WITH A VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

Air Bags

ODI #8012431

Incident: January 1, 2001 · Filed: June 21, 2002

AIRBAGS DEPLOY WHILE SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION, AND THERE WAS NO CONTACT WITH A VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Check your 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Mazda MX-5 Miata at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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