MYRModel Year Report

1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:23.900Z

Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
21

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 28 complaints 1991: 21 complaints 1991 21 1992: 22 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1996: 29 complaints 1996 1997: 11 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 74 complaints 2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2002: 20 complaints 2002 2003: 14 complaints 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints
1990: 28 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1991 21 1992: 22 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1995 1996: 29 complaints 1996 1997: 11 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 74 complaints 1999 2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 20 complaints 2002 2003: 14 complaints 2003 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005
1990: 28 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1991 21 1992: 22 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1995 1996: 29 complaints 1996 1997: 11 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 74 complaints 1999 2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 20 complaints 2002 2003: 14 complaints 2003 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005

1991: 21 complaints

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YearComplaints
199028
199121
199222
19938
199418
199530
199629
199711
19981
199974
200029
200122
200220
200314
20048
20054

Known problem areas

Only 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

10 of 21 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing on-off switch assembly and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

No summary listed for above vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-06-23

Air-bag warning light blinks while engine is running. Took in for repair and said part is no longer available. What is my recourse?

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-10

Air bag light flashing for no reason

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-15

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 21 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

Electrical system

2 of 21 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl*the contact owns a 1991 Mazda miata. The contact stated that the battery was housed in the trunk of the vehicle. Mazda recently developed a newer battery model called a flooded cell battery.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-03-30

Visibility

1 of 21 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing glass, side/rear.

Tires

1 of 21 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.