1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 30
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
None on file
None on file
53% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 30 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 74 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
53% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* 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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-12-15
Consumer was driving aproximately 35 MPH and suddenly the airbags deployed for no reason. Driver sustained a thumb injury.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-12-08
Driving vehicle, no impact involved, air deployed without warning, causing a loss of control of vehicle impact 1:00 position, speed 10 MPH. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-18
Tires
13% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Douglas tire I got to replace the one that had a bolt molded in the sidewall. This one had a large flat spot on half of the contact patch. It was easy to see with by eye and would not even sit correctly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-11-12
I bought four douglas performance gt-h 185/60-14 DOT PJF8 1YLR from wal-mart. These tires are made by goodyear in USA. When they put them on the rim a bolt was found molded in the sidewall after it was notice not to hold air.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-11-04
Structure
10% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing door and roof and pillars.
Electrical system
10% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing rear compartment/trunk and horn.
Steering
7% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and column.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Mazda miata. The contact stated while traveling 25 MPH, the steering wheel column caught on fire. The contact sustained 2ND degree burns as a result and required medical attention.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-12
Our 1995 Mazda miata has a rapid rhythmic pulsing in the power steering hydraulics when parallel parking, or other similar tight low speed turn.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-17
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1995 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 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 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.