MYRModel Year Report

1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:35:31.079Z

Only 18 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 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda MX-5 Miata Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1990: 28 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1992: 22 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1996: 29 complaints 1996 1997: 11 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 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 2005
1994: 18 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 18 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

10 of 18 total reports mention: air bags.

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In 2010, the air bag control module went out on my vehicle. There were no replacement units available, and I was forced to disconnect the system to prevent the dangerous possibility of a malfunction.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231114

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES OFF AND ON NOW WITH CODE 52. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 80,000 ORIGINAL MILES. I AM DRIVING IT BUT NEED TO KNOW IF A RECALL WILL FIX THIS .

NHTSA ODI report, 20210313

THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WILL FLASH IN A CODE OF 5-1 OR 5-2, MEANING "SYSTEM DOWN FUSE OPEN" (51) OR "DAMAGED BACKUP BATTERY" (52).

NHTSA ODI report, 20200906

VISIBILITY

1 of 18 total reports mentions: visibility.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER WORK PERIODICALLY, DUE TO ELECTRICIAL PROBLEM. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950327

VISIBILITY

1 of 18 total reports mentions: visibility.

INJURY
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PROBLEMS WITH DRIVER BEING HIT BY OBJECTS AND INSECTS WHILE DRIVING WITH THE WINDOW DOWN. *MR THE OBJECTS WERE BEING DEFLECTED BY THE MIRROR HOUSING. *SC *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20040202

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 18 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

INJURY
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JUST BEFORE APPLYING THE BRAKES AND REMOVING PRESSURE FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT ABLE TO STOP IT AND CAUSED A CRASH.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980916

TIRES

1 of 18 total reports mentions: tires.

CRASH
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REAR END SPUN OUT WHEN TIRES HIT A WET PATCH ON ROAD. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010424

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.