1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 30 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 electrical system of the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 10% of the 30 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.
“Consumer states the high mount brake light is inoperative because the opening and the closing of the trunk is fatigue (wearing out and breaking near the trunk hinge)through the wiring harness. Dealer and the manufacturer were not notified at this time. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8008125, filed 2002-04“Electrical system malfunction. Fire started under hood and auto was destroyed. Vehicle still under warranty and manufacturer refuses to investigate the point of failure.”
NHTSA complaint #538701, filed 1998-07Related service bulletins
- 10208555Feb 24, 2022Radio Unlocking Codes.
- 10213425Feb 17, 2016Speedometer replacement procedure
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 7% |
| 2002 | 3 | 15% |
| 2000 | 4 | 14% |
| 1999 | 10 | 14% |
| 1997 | 2 | 18% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 10% |
| 1994 | 2 | 11% |
| 1992 | 3 | 14% |
| 1991 | 2 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata
16 complaintsTires
4 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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