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1992 Mazda Miata Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1992 Mazda Miata with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1) and the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2006 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 1991 has 0 and the 1993 has 3.

NHTSA data checked

DMore problems than a typical Miata year, for its age

#214 most complained-about 1992 vehicle

Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 1992 Mazda Miata problems

Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.

1992 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

Exterior lighting

06E02600061,944 vehicles affected

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.

Unknown or other

92V159000109,305 vehicles affected

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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2 complaints about the 1992 Mazda Miata

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Wheels & tires

Consumer made an appointment with the dealer to replace the recalled 00t005 firestone atx tires (p235 75 r15), the dealer gave him a date and said that the tires could be replaced at this time, the consumer went to have the tires replaced on the appointment day and the dealer informed him that the tires would have to be exchanged at firestone, consumer is requesting that the recalled tires be replaced. *Slc

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 554176
Fuel system

FUEL TANK CORRODED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 480540

Mazda Miata: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19963100Engine & coolingC
19950200-C
19940100-B
19933200Fuel systemD
19922200Fuel systemD
19910300-D
19903220Electrical systemF
All Miata years

1992 Mazda Miata vs rivals

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.

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Questions about the 1992 Mazda Miata

Does the 1992 Mazda Miata have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1992 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 1992 Mazda Miata?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1), wheels & tires (1).

How many complaints has the 1992 Mazda Miata had?

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 18, 1995 and the latest on September 11, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 1992 Mazda Miata a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: 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?
What should I do if my 1992 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

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