1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MX-5 Miata years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata. That ranks 2nd out of 11 MX-5 Miata model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (16 complaints, 53%), typically at around 140,900 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 30owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 | 53% | 140,900 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 7% | 59,794 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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. I never mounted it cause it was clearly defective. Tire label was placed directly over the…
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. It's a good thing it did not hold air cause i'd hate to find that at…
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. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the…
At approx 4:30 pm 10/02/2011 while traveling south on hunziker st. Near wall st. Tigard, or 30-35 mph. I had to center a piece of debris in the road and it struck and punctured the engine oilpan. This contact deployed both airbags which intern busted the windshield / knocked out my radio, vent…
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. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was…
Other Mazda MX-5 Miata years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 MX-5 Miata | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 MX-5 Miata | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 MX-5 Miata | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 MX-5 Miata | 20 | 0 |
| 2001 MX-5 Miata | 22 | 0 |
| 2000 MX-5 Miata | 29 | 0 |
| 1999 MX-5 Miata | 74 | 0 |
| 1998 MX-5 Miata | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 MX-5 Miata | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 MX-5 Miata | 29 | 0 |
| 1995 | 30 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
Owners most often report air bags, tires, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MX-5 Miata model years, the 1995 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.