- The problem
- Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- The risk
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- The fix
- Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Vehicle safety record
1990 Mazda Miata Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1990 Mazda Miata with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (1) and the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 2 crashes and 1 injury. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2006 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 1991 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Miata year, for its age
#167 most complained-about 1990 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1990 Mazda Miata problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1990 Mazda Miata recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- A hardtop hoist accessory kit was sold to customers who have the miata with a hardtop. The plastic buckles used to adjust strap tension can break after the hardtop has been suspended by the hoist.
- The risk
- The buckles on the hardtop hoist can break and result inthe hardtop falling from the hoist, causing personal injury to anyone standingbeneath or near the hardtop when it falls.
- The fix
- MAZDA WILL REPLACE ALL HOISTS WITHOUT CHARGE.
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3 complaints about the 1990 Mazda Miata
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Nar 6-03-2003 *mr glass from the vehicle shattered and propulsed into the consumers daughter eyes causing severe injuries. *Cb
While driving bed liner broke free from pickup truck, causing collision with following vehicle.
Vehicle stalled, causing loss of power/accident. (New jersey state police report) *skd
Mazda Miata: every year compared
All Miata years1990 Mazda Miata vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Mazda Miata | 3 | 2 | F | |
| 1990 Mazda MPV | 49 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Mazda 626 | 45 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Mazda Protege | 38 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 28 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Mazda 323 | 19 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck | 16 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Mazda MX-6 | 14 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Mazda 929 | 13 | 1 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1990 Mazda Miata
Does the 1990 Mazda Miata have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1990 Mazda Miata: exterior lighting (March 2006); unknown or other (November 1992). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Mazda Miata?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 1990 Mazda Miata had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 13, 1995 and the latest on June 3, 2003. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1990 Mazda Miata a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 20 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Mazda Miata year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mazda Miata years have the most complaints?
1990 (3), 1993 (3), 1996 (3). See every Mazda Miata year compared.
What should I do if my 1990 Mazda Miata has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data