MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
RENDERED 2026-11-01T02:21:23.656Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
74
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

22% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 complaint 1999: 74 complaints 1999 74 2000: 29 complaints 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 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 74 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 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 74 2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 20 complaints 2002 2003: 14 complaints 2003 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005

1999: 74 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

22% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Power train

15% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

15% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and catalytic convertor.

Electrical system

14% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and module.

Vehicle speed control

9% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

11/7/2010; accelerator pedal stuck in carpet at low RPM in 2ND gear. I pushed in the clutch, and turned off the ignition. I found the lower edge of the accelerator pedal stuck in the carpet.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-07

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 11 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1999 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 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 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.