1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 53%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,900miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 53% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,900 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At approx 4:30 pm 10/02/2011 while traveling south on hunziker st. Near wall st. Tigard, or 30-35 MPH. I had to center a piece of debris in the road and it struck and punctured the engine oilpan. This contact deployed both airbags which intern busted the windshield / knocked out my radio, vent louvers and rearview mirror. Research via the internet found this to be an issue with 95 miatas. Please look into this recalled issue to confirm if Mazda is responsible for the bags/glass/ control module, sensors and switches. …”
NHTSA complaint #10428741, filed 2011-10, 140,000 miles“I was involved in an accident june 30, 2000. I hit a red-light runner in a t-bone fashion. My front hit his passenger door. He was driving a 1993 chevrolet s10 truck. He was accelerating through the intersection at about 50 MPH and I was braking after being hit.”
NHTSA complaint #725280, filed 2000-07“The contact owns a 1995 Mazda miata. The air bags deployed suddenly after driving over a rock. Consequently the deployment caused the windshield and passenger side window to fracture. Some fragments of glass caused minor injuries to his hand. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. No repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were approximately 141,800. Updated 1/11/09 the consumer stated a recall had been issued for the defect. However, Mazda informed the consumer they were not responsible. Updated 01/14/10”
NHTSA complaint #10295824, filed 2009-12, 141,800 miles“Recall 00v004000/air bag deployment: vehicle experienced a inadvertent air bag deployment while traveling at 25 MPH, and running over a pothole. Driver received minor injuries on right arm. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #869094, filed 2000-08“Recall 00v004000/air bag deployment: vehicle hit a curve while turning on a wet road at 10-15 MPH, and both air bags deployed, causing damage to front windshield. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that they were not responsible for damages. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #875043, filed 2000-11Air 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% |
Other parts of the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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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