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Nov 11, 2023 Lane Departure

Launch edition 2016 miatas equipped with bsm h have known defective modules. Mazda has put out a tsb but have not initiated a recall. Bsm will randomly disable itself and stop functioning until you turn the vehicle off and then on again.

Nov 11, 2023 Lane Departure

Launch edition 2016 miatas equipped with bsm h have known defective modules. Mazda has put out a tsb but have not initiated a recall. Bsm will randomly disable itself and stop functioning until you turn the vehicle off and then on again.

Aug 18, 2022 Structure

There is a leak on the passenger side footwear which has caused rust on the from cross frame and the wires for the airbag to get wet and other wires.

Aug 18, 2022 Electrical System

There is a leak on the passenger side footwear which has caused rust on the from cross frame and the wires for the airbag to get wet and other wires.

Aug 18, 2022 Structure

There is a leak on the passenger side footwear which has caused rust on the from cross frame and the wires for the airbag to get wet and other wires.

Aug 18, 2022 Electrical System

There is a leak on the passenger side footwear which has caused rust on the from cross frame and the wires for the airbag to get wet and other wires.

Sep 7, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 2,436 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON EVERY FEW WEEKS, VARIOUS OBD CODES: P0455, P2402, P2407. THIS MODEL HAS A KNOW EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM PROBLEM. SELLING DEALER REPLACED FILLER CAP TWICE AND A PURGE VALVE BEFORE THE DEALERSHIP CLOSED. SOME FILLER PIPES ARE KNOWN TO BE DEFECTIVE. OTHER DEALERS ARE NOT ...

Sep 7, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 2,436 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON EVERY FEW WEEKS, VARIOUS OBD CODES: P0455, P2402, P2407. THIS MODEL HAS A KNOW EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM PROBLEM. SELLING DEALER REPLACED FILLER CAP TWICE AND A PURGE VALVE BEFORE THE DEALERSHIP CLOSED. SOME FILLER PIPES ARE KNOWN TO BE DEFECTIVE. OTHER DEALERS ARE NOT ...

May 26, 2017 Air Bags

FAILED PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR DIAGNOSED BY LOCAL MAZDA DEALERSHIP - PARTS AND LABOR NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO AGE OF CAR. PARTS/LABOR EXCEED $1600 FOR THE REPAIR. THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE IS UNDER 60K MILES, AND RARELY HAS A PASSENGER-SEAT OCCUPANT (SO VERY LITTLE STRESS/WEAR ON THE SEAT) ...

May 26, 2017 Seats

FAILED PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR DIAGNOSED BY LOCAL MAZDA DEALERSHIP - PARTS AND LABOR NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO AGE OF CAR. PARTS/LABOR EXCEED $1600 FOR THE REPAIR. THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE IS UNDER 60K MILES, AND RARELY HAS A PASSENGER-SEAT OCCUPANT (SO VERY LITTLE STRESS/WEAR ON THE SEAT) ...

May 26, 2017 Air Bags

FAILED PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR DIAGNOSED BY LOCAL MAZDA DEALERSHIP - PARTS AND LABOR NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO AGE OF CAR. PARTS/LABOR EXCEED $1600 FOR THE REPAIR. THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE IS UNDER 60K MILES, AND RARELY HAS A PASSENGER-SEAT OCCUPANT (SO VERY LITTLE STRESS/WEAR ON THE SEAT) ...

May 26, 2017 Seats

FAILED PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR DIAGNOSED BY LOCAL MAZDA DEALERSHIP - PARTS AND LABOR NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO AGE OF CAR. PARTS/LABOR EXCEED $1600 FOR THE REPAIR. THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE IS UNDER 60K MILES, AND RARELY HAS A PASSENGER-SEAT OCCUPANT (SO VERY LITTLE STRESS/WEAR ON THE SEAT) ...

Jan 24, 2017 Suspension 107,000 mi

CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A PUBLIC ROAD WITH THE STEERING WHILE SLIGHTLY TURNED WHEN THE BACK END GAVE OUT AND DANGEROUSLY FISHTAILED OVER ALL LANES OF THE ROAD. VEHICLE'S TOE CONTROL LINK FAILED AT 50MPH CAUSED THIS. CONSIDERING THIS IS A SAFETY CRITICAL OEM PART THAT WAS NEVER ALTERED OR CHANGED, AND T...

Jan 24, 2017 Suspension 107,000 mi

CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A PUBLIC ROAD WITH THE STEERING WHILE SLIGHTLY TURNED WHEN THE BACK END GAVE OUT AND DANGEROUSLY FISHTAILED OVER ALL LANES OF THE ROAD. VEHICLE'S TOE CONTROL LINK FAILED AT 50MPH CAUSED THIS. CONSIDERING THIS IS A SAFETY CRITICAL OEM PART THAT WAS NEVER ALTERED OR CHANGED, AND T...

Apr 10, 2016 Unknown Or Other 100 mi

THE ELECTRIC TOP NEVER WORKED SINCE I BOUGHT IT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE MOTOR ON THE TOP. IT STILL CATCHES WHEN I GO TO TAKE IT DOWN. IT ALSO CATCHES SOMETIMES WHEN I PUT IT UP. I TOOK IT IN SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS ALWAYS TOLD THE SAME THING. I HAVE CONTACTED THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT MAZDA TO NO ...

Apr 10, 2016 Unknown Or Other 100 mi

THE ELECTRIC TOP NEVER WORKED SINCE I BOUGHT IT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE MOTOR ON THE TOP. IT STILL CATCHES WHEN I GO TO TAKE IT DOWN. IT ALSO CATCHES SOMETIMES WHEN I PUT IT UP. I TOOK IT IN SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS ALWAYS TOLD THE SAME THING. I HAVE CONTACTED THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT MAZDA TO NO ...

Oct 21, 2015 Air Bags 44,150 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT SHOWS CODE 22 ON INTERMITTENT BASIS NOT REPEATED DURING MULTIPLE DEALER VISITS. CRITICAL SAFETY SYSTEMS, SUCH AS AIRBAGS, MUST BE MADE TO BE RELIABLE. DEALER INDICATES MAZDA DOES NOT COVER PARTS OR LABOR TO REPAIR, OR PROVIDE ASSURANCE THAT OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE SRS WILL NOT N...

Oct 21, 2015 Air Bags 44,150 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT SHOWS CODE 22 ON INTERMITTENT BASIS NOT REPEATED DURING MULTIPLE DEALER VISITS. CRITICAL SAFETY SYSTEMS, SUCH AS AIRBAGS, MUST BE MADE TO BE RELIABLE. DEALER INDICATES MAZDA DOES NOT COVER PARTS OR LABOR TO REPAIR, OR PROVIDE ASSURANCE THAT OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE SRS WILL NOT N...

Jan 9, 2015 Air Bags 11,752 mi

THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, DYER MAZDA IN VERO BEACH, FL. THE DEALER TOLD ME THE AIRBAG MAY OR MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THEY SAID I NEEDED A PASSENGER WEIGHT SENSOR, A PASSENGER SEAT TRACK ADJUSTER, AND AN SAS UNIT. APPROXIMATELY $2,000 JUST ...

Jan 9, 2015 Seats 11,752 mi

THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, DYER MAZDA IN VERO BEACH, FL. THE DEALER TOLD ME THE AIRBAG MAY OR MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THEY SAID I NEEDED A PASSENGER WEIGHT SENSOR, A PASSENGER SEAT TRACK ADJUSTER, AND AN SAS UNIT. APPROXIMATELY $2,000 JUST ...

Jan 9, 2015 Electrical System 11,752 mi

THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, DYER MAZDA IN VERO BEACH, FL. THE DEALER TOLD ME THE AIRBAG MAY OR MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THEY SAID I NEEDED A PASSENGER WEIGHT SENSOR, A PASSENGER SEAT TRACK ADJUSTER, AND AN SAS UNIT. APPROXIMATELY $2,000 JUST ...

Jan 9, 2015 Air Bags 11,752 mi

THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, DYER MAZDA IN VERO BEACH, FL. THE DEALER TOLD ME THE AIRBAG MAY OR MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THEY SAID I NEEDED A PASSENGER WEIGHT SENSOR, A PASSENGER SEAT TRACK ADJUSTER, AND AN SAS UNIT. APPROXIMATELY $2,000 JUST ...

Jan 9, 2015 Seats 11,752 mi

THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, DYER MAZDA IN VERO BEACH, FL. THE DEALER TOLD ME THE AIRBAG MAY OR MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THEY SAID I NEEDED A PASSENGER WEIGHT SENSOR, A PASSENGER SEAT TRACK ADJUSTER, AND AN SAS UNIT. APPROXIMATELY $2,000 JUST ...

Jan 9, 2015 Electrical System 11,752 mi

THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, DYER MAZDA IN VERO BEACH, FL. THE DEALER TOLD ME THE AIRBAG MAY OR MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THEY SAID I NEEDED A PASSENGER WEIGHT SENSOR, A PASSENGER SEAT TRACK ADJUSTER, AND AN SAS UNIT. APPROXIMATELY $2,000 JUST ...

Jun 10, 2014 Structure 56,000 mi

I FIRST NOTICED THE FLOOR UNDER MY DRIVERS SEAT IN THE BACK WAS SOAKED. I TOOK IT TO A MAZDA DEALER IMMEDIATELY AND WAS TOLD THAT THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM WAS PROBABLY BACKED UP WITH DEBRIS CAUSING THE WATER TO BACK UP INSIDE THE CAR AND IT WOULD COST APPROX. $700.00. IT SEEMED TO HAPPEN WHEN MY CAR WA...

Jun 10, 2014 Structure 56,000 mi

I FIRST NOTICED THE FLOOR UNDER MY DRIVERS SEAT IN THE BACK WAS SOAKED. I TOOK IT TO A MAZDA DEALER IMMEDIATELY AND WAS TOLD THAT THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM WAS PROBABLY BACKED UP WITH DEBRIS CAUSING THE WATER TO BACK UP INSIDE THE CAR AND IT WOULD COST APPROX. $700.00. IT SEEMED TO HAPPEN WHEN MY CAR WA...

Mar 19, 2013 Air Bags 54,374 mi

THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED DASH LIGHT REMAINS ON WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT IS PUSHED TO THE REAR WITH NO ONE IN THE SEAT. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED WARNING LIGHT IS ALSO LIT EVEN THOUGH NO ONE IS IN THE SEAT. BOTH LIGHTS TURN OFF WHEN THE EMPTY SEAT IS MOVED FORWARD. I AM UNSURE IF THE AI...

Mar 19, 2013 Seats 54,374 mi

THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED DASH LIGHT REMAINS ON WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT IS PUSHED TO THE REAR WITH NO ONE IN THE SEAT. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED WARNING LIGHT IS ALSO LIT EVEN THOUGH NO ONE IS IN THE SEAT. BOTH LIGHTS TURN OFF WHEN THE EMPTY SEAT IS MOVED FORWARD. I AM UNSURE IF THE AI...

Mar 19, 2013 Electrical System 54,374 mi

THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED DASH LIGHT REMAINS ON WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT IS PUSHED TO THE REAR WITH NO ONE IN THE SEAT. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED WARNING LIGHT IS ALSO LIT EVEN THOUGH NO ONE IS IN THE SEAT. BOTH LIGHTS TURN OFF WHEN THE EMPTY SEAT IS MOVED FORWARD. I AM UNSURE IF THE AI...

Mar 19, 2013 Air Bags 54,374 mi

THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED DASH LIGHT REMAINS ON WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT IS PUSHED TO THE REAR WITH NO ONE IN THE SEAT. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED WARNING LIGHT IS ALSO LIT EVEN THOUGH NO ONE IS IN THE SEAT. BOTH LIGHTS TURN OFF WHEN THE EMPTY SEAT IS MOVED FORWARD. I AM UNSURE IF THE AI...

Mar 19, 2013 Seats 54,374 mi

THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED DASH LIGHT REMAINS ON WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT IS PUSHED TO THE REAR WITH NO ONE IN THE SEAT. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED WARNING LIGHT IS ALSO LIT EVEN THOUGH NO ONE IS IN THE SEAT. BOTH LIGHTS TURN OFF WHEN THE EMPTY SEAT IS MOVED FORWARD. I AM UNSURE IF THE AI...

Mar 19, 2013 Electrical System 54,374 mi

THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED DASH LIGHT REMAINS ON WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT IS PUSHED TO THE REAR WITH NO ONE IN THE SEAT. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED WARNING LIGHT IS ALSO LIT EVEN THOUGH NO ONE IS IN THE SEAT. BOTH LIGHTS TURN OFF WHEN THE EMPTY SEAT IS MOVED FORWARD. I AM UNSURE IF THE AI...

Mar 2, 2012 Structure

APPROXIMATELY, ONE MONTH AGO, I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE WATER ACCUMULATION ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF MY VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED EVERY TIME THERE WAS ANY KIND OF RAIN, AND I LEFT THE VEHICLE OUTSIDE. AFTER A PARTICULARLY HARD RAIN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2012 IN MY AREA, THE NEXT MORNING THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY A...

Mar 2, 2012 Structure

APPROXIMATELY, ONE MONTH AGO, I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE WATER ACCUMULATION ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF MY VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED EVERY TIME THERE WAS ANY KIND OF RAIN, AND I LEFT THE VEHICLE OUTSIDE. AFTER A PARTICULARLY HARD RAIN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2012 IN MY AREA, THE NEXT MORNING THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY A...

Aug 17, 2011 Visibility 12,000 mi

BOTH SUN VISORS HAVE CRACKED AND DO NOT STAY UP IN PLACE. THEY FALL DOWN WHILE DRIVING CAUSING YOU TO NOT BE ABLE TO SEE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP, AND WAS TOLD THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH MANY OF THE OWNERS WITH THIS VEHICLE. I ALSO CALLED MAZDA'S HEADQUARTERS IN CA, AND WAS TOL...

Aug 17, 2011 Visibility 12,000 mi

BOTH SUN VISORS HAVE CRACKED AND DO NOT STAY UP IN PLACE. THEY FALL DOWN WHILE DRIVING CAUSING YOU TO NOT BE ABLE TO SEE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP, AND WAS TOLD THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH MANY OF THE OWNERS WITH THIS VEHICLE. I ALSO CALLED MAZDA'S HEADQUARTERS IN CA, AND WAS TOL...

Oct 5, 2009 Equipment Adaptive/mobility

I HAVE A 2007 MAZDA MIATA. THE DRIVER SIDE FLOOR MAT HAS RINGED HOLES FOR FLOOR MOUNTED HOLDING PINS, HOWEVER, NO SUCH PINS WERE INSTALLED IN MY CAR. I JERRY-RIGGED TWO HOLDING LINKS FROM A COAT HANGER BETWEEN THE FLOOR MAT HOLES TO THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF MY SEAT. I CONTACTED MAZDA USA AND ALL THEY S...

Oct 5, 2009 Equipment Adaptive/mobility

I HAVE A 2007 MAZDA MIATA. THE DRIVER SIDE FLOOR MAT HAS RINGED HOLES FOR FLOOR MOUNTED HOLDING PINS, HOWEVER, NO SUCH PINS WERE INSTALLED IN MY CAR. I JERRY-RIGGED TWO HOLDING LINKS FROM A COAT HANGER BETWEEN THE FLOOR MAT HOLES TO THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF MY SEAT. I CONTACTED MAZDA USA AND ALL THEY S...

Oct 13, 2008 Air Bags 2,200 mi

AIRBAG DASHBOARD LIGHT FLASHING INDICATING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. HAVE READ ONLINE FORUMS OF OTHERS HAVING SAME ISSUE, BUT VARIOUS DEALERS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT. *TR

Oct 13, 2008 Air Bags 2,200 mi

AIRBAG DASHBOARD LIGHT FLASHING INDICATING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. HAVE READ ONLINE FORUMS OF OTHERS HAVING SAME ISSUE, BUT VARIOUS DEALERS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT. *TR

Aug 13, 2008 Power Train 100 mi

TRANSMISSION IS VERY DIFFICULT AND SOMETIMES WILL NOT GO INTO 2ND GEAR ON THE FIRST FEW ATTEMPTS. IT HAS DONE THIS SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW AND NOW IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE. PROBLEM IS MORE EVIDENT WHEN IT IS COLD OUT. WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS IT HAS LEFT ME TRYING TO PUT IT...

Aug 13, 2008 Power Train 100 mi

TRANSMISSION IS VERY DIFFICULT AND SOMETIMES WILL NOT GO INTO 2ND GEAR ON THE FIRST FEW ATTEMPTS. IT HAS DONE THIS SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW AND NOW IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE. PROBLEM IS MORE EVIDENT WHEN IT IS COLD OUT. WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS IT HAS LEFT ME TRYING TO PUT IT...

Aug 5, 2008 Tires

FLAT TIRE CAUSED BY POT-HOLE. CAUSED CUT IN TIRE. DISCOVERED THAT CAR DOES NOT HAVE A SPARE TIRE. INSTEAD HAS A "FIX-A-FLAT" KIT. DID NOT WORK - WILL NOT WORK WITH A CUT CAUSED BY A POT HOLE. THE SEALANT WILL NOT SEAL A QUARTER INCH LONG CUT AND SO THE KIT PUMP WILL NOT INFLATE THE TIRE. THIS IS...

Aug 5, 2008 Tires

FLAT TIRE CAUSED BY POT-HOLE. CAUSED CUT IN TIRE. DISCOVERED THAT CAR DOES NOT HAVE A SPARE TIRE. INSTEAD HAS A "FIX-A-FLAT" KIT. DID NOT WORK - WILL NOT WORK WITH A CUT CAUSED BY A POT HOLE. THE SEALANT WILL NOT SEAL A QUARTER INCH LONG CUT AND SO THE KIT PUMP WILL NOT INFLATE THE TIRE. THIS IS...

Jan 8, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2007 MAZDA MX-5 CAR ACCELERATED AND THE AIR BAGS EXPLODED**CC *JB

Jan 8, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2007 MAZDA MX-5 CAR ACCELERATED AND THE AIR BAGS EXPLODED**CC *JB