2002 Mazda Miata Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Miata years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2002 Mazda Miata so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2002 Mazda Miata recalls (1)
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Exterior lighting:fog lights
Problem: On certain mini vans and passenger vehicles, the socket holder in the fog lights is installed in the lamp casing using pressure. During operation of the fog light, the heat from the bulb can expand the socket holder. The expansion can force the socket holder rearward. After repeatedly being subject to this expansion, if the fog light is also subjected to vibration during vehicle operation, the socket holder with the bulb holder and the wiring harness may separate from the fog light casing.
Risk: Should this occur, the bulb socket and the harness can drop inside the bumper and possibly but rarely, the heat generated by the bulb can cause the bumper to burn.
Fix: Dealers will install a spring to prevent the socket holder from separating from the lamp case. Owner notification began on july 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Mazda Miata years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Miata | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Miata | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Miata | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 Miata | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mazda Miata?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mazda Miata?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Mazda Miata a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Miata model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.