Mazda Miata 1998
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1998 MAZDA Miata.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| MAZDA |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Are there recalls for the 1998 MAZDA Miata?
- There are 1 recall(s) for the 1998 MAZDA Miata, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 09-024-22 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER: In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
- 01-006-22 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in st
- 0901216 - EQUIPMENT: Paint damage mazda pocket paint guide
- 0900716 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER: Speedometer replacement procedure
- 0900416 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:MATERIALS:FLOORING: Proper usage of driver's floor mat.
- 0100516 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Battery test procedure requirements using the gr81291
- 0100416 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Battery maintenance
- 0100316 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Sulfur smell from exhaust system.
- 0000216 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Mazda guidelines for factory scheduled maintenance
- 01-003/22 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : The mazda dca-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the mazda dca-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this service bulletin to test
- SA-014-22 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Accessory instructions can be found on onemazda under dealer resources - parts & accessories.
- 05-002-21-3854 - POWER TRAIN: Automatic transmission/transaxle cooler and lines flushing procedure: automatic transaxle/transmission (a/t) oil cooler and lines must be power flushed completely before an overhauled or replacement a/t is installed (except skyactiv-drive)
- 01-006-21-3779b - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Battery maintenance: this service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost.
- 01-006-21-3779a - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in sto
- 09-025-21-3824 - EQUIPMENT: This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driverâ¿¿s floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided w
- SA-041-21 - EQUIPMENT: Accessory instructions can be found on onemazda under dealer resources - parts & accessories. The links provided below can be used for quick access: for 2016 models and newer: note: instructions are found under the "attachments" section onc
- 01-006-21-3779 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in sto
- 01-005-21-3778 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The mazda dca-8000pm is required for all warranty battery testing. If the mazda dca-8000pm is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this service bulletin to t
- 09-002-21-3770 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- 09-003-20-3671 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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
- 09-002-19-3554 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver's floor mat to avoid anypotential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference,which can be avoided with pro
- 01-004-19-3558 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: On some vehicles, a sulfur smell or 'rotten egg' odor may be noticed coming from the exhaust system. The odor is usually noticed after a cold start, fast idle, extended periods of idling and full throttle acceleration. Sulfur smell is not a
- 01-002-19-3552 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The mazda gr8-1291 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the mazda gr8-1291 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this service bulletin to test
- 01-001-19-3551 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in sto
- 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
- 09-014-18-3443a - STRUCTURE: When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "mazda pocket paint guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable). Copies of the mazda pocket paint guide are available for order on mazda e-
- 00-003-18-3480a - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Mazda north american operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for mnao authorized equipment. The pro-cut on-car brake lathe has been added to the mnao authorized equipment program. Note: accu-turn is still an ap
- 00-001-18-3446a - EQUIPMENT: 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 owner's man
- 01-016-18-3522 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: On some vehicles, a sulfur smell or 'rotten egg' odor may be noticed coming from the exhaust system. The odor is usually noticed after a cold start, fast idle, extended periods of idling and full throttle acceleration. Sulfur smell is not a
- 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
- 00-003-18-3480 - BRAKES (PWS): Mazda north american operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for mnaoauthorized equipment. The pro-cut on-car brake lathe has been added to the mnao authorizedequipment program.Note: accu-turn is still an appro
- 01-009-18-3452 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: The mazda gr8-1291 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the mazda gr8-1291 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this service bulletin to test
- 01-008-18-3451 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in sto
- 09-019-18-3450 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver's floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with p
- 09-014-18-3443 - STRUCTURE: When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "mazda pocket paint guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).
- 00-001-18-3446 - EQUIPMENT: 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 owner's manu
- 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
- 09-027-14-2935 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the drivers floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with p
- 00-002-14-2936 - EQUIPMENT: Mazda north american operations received many requests from our dealers asking us to approve additional on-car brake lathes as an option for mnao authorized equipment. Due to your feedback and after evaluating a few on-car brake lathes, we
- 00-004-12-2741 - 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 owner?S manu
- 00-001-13-2748A - 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
- 09-005-13-2781 - EQUIPMENT: This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the drivers floor mat to avoid any poten-tial interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with
- 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
- 00-004/12 - ENGINE (PWS): Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 00204 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL: Evaporative emmissions and reciver adapters. *eh
- 0102504 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Battery test procedure requirements. *tt
- 0902604 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Speedometer replacement procedure. *tt
- 00700 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Cigarette lighter does not work or stay in position. *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
- 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
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20001231 |
Airbags deploy while sitting at an intersection, and there was no contact with a vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak