Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 | — | 2 | — | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median Miata year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Latest Mazda Miata recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The non-return valve installed at the lower end of the fuel filler pipe can stick due to insufficient clearance between the valve case and the valve shutter combined with the material properties of the fuel hose between the filler pipe and the fuel tank.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the non-return valve with a modified return valve.
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.8 liter engines. As a result of the length and routing of the injector harness, it can contact the manifold at the EGR pipe. If the harness is damaged, a short circuit can occur, blowing the fuse for the fuel injector.
Remedy: Dealers will reroute the injector harness and replace the harness if it has been damaged.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Mazda Miata should you avoid?
None of the Mazda Miata years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
How many recalls has the Mazda Miata had?
2 recalls across 1999. The model year with the most is 1999.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.