1996 MAZDA MiataMazda Miata 1996

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 1996 MAZDA Miata.

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Are there recalls for the 1996 MAZDA Miata?
     - There are 1 recall(s) for the 1996 MAZDA Miata, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 61014 [USA]: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • 0900716 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER: Speedometer replacement procedure
  • 09-003-20-3671 - EQUIPMENT: In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. Note: tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by federal, and state laws. It is the dealer??A?A?S responsibility
  • 00-003-19-3583 - EQUIPMENT: In support of the new mrt distribution, mazda will ship to dealers a new dual purpose diagnostic leak detector beginning march, 2019. Training videos will be posted to mgss shortly and workshop manual procedures will be revised gradually.
  • 09-009-19-3566 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. Note: tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by federal, and state laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
  • 09-034-18-3430a - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. Note: tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by federal, and state laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
  • 09-034-18-3430 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. Note: tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by federal, and state laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
  • 09-035-17-3080 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. Note: tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by federal, and state laws. It is the dealer?S responsibility to co
  • 09-034-14-2956 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.Note:?Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers.?When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero
  • 00-001-13-2748 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owners manu
  • 0800306 - AIR BAGS: Non genuine accessories affect air bag operation. *kb
  • 0102504 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Battery test procedure requirements. *tt
  • 0902604 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Speedometer replacement procedure. *tt
  • 00100 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Some vehicles may exhibit the air conditioning (a/c) system inoperative with the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on. *tt
  • 01299 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Subject regarding paint damage - iron particles / industrial fallout / acid rain. *tt
  • 00798 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Concerns of paint damage occuring on the body at the rear corners of the trunk opening. *tt
  • 01798 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Customers may complain that the edge of the carpet comes loose from the bottom of the side trim panel. *tt
  • 01598 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: Subject on power window troubleshooting and repair. *yc
  • 00998 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Concerns with soft top water leakage. *yc
  • 00498 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Subject on antenna relay inspection procedure. *yc
  • 00598 - SEAT BELTS: Information regarding seat belt extenders. *yc
  • 00798 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Concerns with malfunction indicator light (mil) illuminated with dtc P0470. *yc
  • 00798 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Bulletin describing how paint damage may occur on the body at the rear conrners of the trunk opening. *yc
  • 97102302097 - STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS: Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers. *yc
  • 970716017/97 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY: Concerns of thumping or popping noises caused by a slight torsion of the fuel tank and change in temperature. *yc
  • 970716016/97 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD: The soft top boot rear hook vibrates, causing the hook to release. *yc
  • 007/97T - AIR BAGS: Parts replacement after airbag deployment. *tw
  • 001/97G - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure. *tw
  • 008/97 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw
  • 003/97G - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS: Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation. *tw
  • 004/97 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE): Mil illumination - P0470 stored in memory. *tw
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
CrashNoN NoneNone20200403

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, so obviously she seems alright and safe, however, i would sure be appreciative if someone could follow up on that if anything seems askew. Her address at the time was [xxx] where she lived with her own father, [xxx]. Her date of birth is 1/29/89. I am [xxx]- of [xxx]. My driver's license # is [xxx]. Thank you. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20151020

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 mazda miata. The contact stated that while in park, the driver side air bag inadvertently deployed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.

NoNoN NoneNone20150414

Airbag warning light stays on constantly all of the time. Very concerned about airbag failure but no recall info exists. Also my pop-up headlights are randomly retracting down whenever they feel like it. No amount of twisting on and off at the steering column switch will make them come back up and i have to resort to the manual popup button located under the emergency flashers. This has almost caused me to crash several times when driving after dark!

NoNoN NoneNone20140531

The air bag light comes on at start and stays on. The problem has been diagnosed as the back-up battery in the air bag module is shorted out.

NoNoN NoneNone20090809

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 mazda miata. He stated that the air bag warning light continued to illuminate on the instrument panel. Nhtsa campaign id number: 00v004000, air bags is directly related to the failure. The manufacturer stated that his vin was not related to the recall. The contact was concerned that the air bag would not operate correctly in the event of a crash. The current and failure mileages were 56,000.

NoNoN NoneNone20070519

The airbag computer failed, as indicated by the "airbag" light remaining on constantly. Repair cost over $1200. Thought you might track the failure history of airbags. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20061219

This incident concerns a safety violation caused by a nationally franchised transmission shop in camp hill pa. I cannot adequately describe this scenario in 2000 characters, but the bottom line is that the transmission facility damaged my car so that it was unsafe, and returned it to me in that condition without telling me. They damaged the structural integrity of the vehicle to the point that it could have both caused an accident and the results of that accident could have been much worse as a result of that condition. *nm

NoNoN NoneNone20000709

Airbag light stayed on at all times. Consumer stated that he needed a new airbag modular.*ak

NoNoN NoneNone20000217

There is strong fuel smell inside of vehicle, especially in the mornings. Dealer has replaced fuel tank and lines. *ak

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Common OBD-II Error Codes
  • P0470 [2] Exhaust Pressure Sensor "A" Circuit

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