1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 5% of the 22 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumers heard a whinning sound. Took off at light in 1st gear & it started making a loud knocking noise, like grinding metal. Dealer determined differentials went out in the rear end.”
NHTSA complaint #866778, filed 2000-08Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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