1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mazda miata. The contact heard a loud rattling noise near the engine when the clutch pedal was depressed. The failure occurred for more than a year when the vehicle became hot. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not…”
filed Jun 11, 2014
“Blindness caused by airbag. Crash caused by throttle sticking open. Full braking immediate as shown by skid marks and while brakes slowed vehicle unable to stop the car or turn before impact. Video and witnesses confirm cause must be open throttle. Both braking and turning failed to stop or turn…”
filed Mar 12, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject regarding gauge / speedometer replacement guidelines. *tt
0900602 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 8, 2002
Power Train problems in other MX-5 Miata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 MX-5 Miata | 3 | 15% |
| 2001 MX-5 Miata | 2 | 9% |
| 2000 MX-5 Miata | 3 | 10% |
| 1996 MX-5 Miata | 1 | 3% |
| 1992 MX-5 Miata | 1 | 5% |
| 1990 MX-5 Miata | 6 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.