1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 50%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 50% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,100 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 contact stated the airbag warning light for the 1993 Mazda miata flashed continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they replaced the main crash sensor. The contact stated the airbag warning lights continued to flash. The dealership then recommended replacing the airbag wiring harness. This has yet to be replaced. The dealership advised the contact that since the crash sensors were not functioning correctly,the airbags could deploy at any time without warning. The vehicle currently had 78100 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10184043, filed 2007-03, 78,100 miles“Airbag light flashed continuously. Dealer advised consumer that airbag could deploy at any time, and was not covered under warranty. This defect could result in an accident and or injuries. Vehicle has not yet encountered any accidents.”
NHTSA complaint #863878, filed 2000-06Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 7% |
| 2002 | 1 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 7% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 18% |
| 1996 | 17 | 59% |
| 1995 | 16 | 53% |
| 1994 | 10 | 56% |
| 1993 | 4 | 50% |
| 1992 | 5 | 23% |
| 1991 | 10 | 48% |
| 1990 | 6 | 21% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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