Mazda Miata complaints by model year
1999 Mazda Miata recalls (2)
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1999 Mazda Miata:
Refueling spit back
There is no summary currently available
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the 1999 Mazda Miata have?
There are 2 recalls for the 1999 Mazda Miata, the most recent from February 7, 2000 (filler pipe and cap). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
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.