1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%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 3 complaints about the visibility of the 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 14% 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.
“The outside rear view mirror assembly came off the drivers side door while driving, consumer noted that a metal washer or mounting was rusted through causing the mirror to come off. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #558347, filed 2001-01“Back window wasturning brown. Consumer was unable to see out of the back window. Too vehicle to dealer, and they said window had darkened because of the sun.”
NHTSA complaint #856130, filed 2000-02Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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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