- 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
2001 Mazda Miata Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Mazda Miata with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2006 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 2000 has 0 and the 2002 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Miata year, for its age
#442 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Mazda Miata problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2001 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
- On certain mini vans and passenger vehicles, the socket holder in the fog lights is installed in the lamp casing using pressure. During operation of the fog light, the heat from the bulb can expand the socket holder. The expansion can force the socket holder rearward. After repeatedly being subject to this expansion, if the fog light is also subjected to vibration during vehicle operation, the socket holder with the bulb holder and the wiring harness may separate from the fog light casing.
- The risk
- Should this occur, the bulb socket and the harness can drop inside the bumper and possibly but rarely, the heat generated by the bulb can cause the bumper to burn.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a spring to prevent the socket holder from separating from the lamp case. Owner notification began on july 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
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1 complaints about the 2001 Mazda Miata
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Parked the car in the grocery store parking lot and when returning to the car to leave, started the car, backed out of the parking spot and then proceeded to put the car in drive and leave. When I did, the car kept going in reverse. I put the car in neutral, park, 2nd and overdrive all which the car kept going in reverse. Fortunately, the car behind me was not close enough nor were there people surrounding the car immediately that I could have hit because of the problem with the car. I let the car roll back in...
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to a spot and turned the car off. When I did the car would not start at all. I left the car there until I got the car towed the next morning. The tow truck driver said it was very fortunate that the car did not roll away or someone stole it because while it was in park, the car could have easily been pushed as he demonstrated to me and the mechanic. This is a 2001 car and I feel like this is a safety defect. I hate to think about the possiblity that I could have started to drive forward only to have the car go in reverse and hit a person or child. This faulty defecty should be investigated before someone or something does get hurt. Since then, the mechanice has fixed it and was a faulty shift cable that he replaced and for me very costly but not as costly as the injury to someone if this car would have backed in to them.*Ak
Mazda Miata: every year compared
All Miata years2001 Mazda Miata vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Mazda Miata | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 2001 Mazda Tribute | 564 | 15 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Mazda 626 | 189 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Mazda MPV | 71 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Mazda Protege | 51 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Mazda B-Series | 38 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Mazda Millenia | 30 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 22 | 0 | C | 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 2001 Mazda Miata
Does the 2001 Mazda Miata have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Mazda Miata: exterior lighting (March 2006); fog lights (June 2003). 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 2001 Mazda Miata?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Mazda Miata had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 26, 2004 and the latest on August 26, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Mazda Miata a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2001 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