1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MX-5 Miata years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. That is the most of any MX-5 Miata model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (16 complaints, 22%), typically at around 40,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 12 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 74owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 22% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 15% | 52,456 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 14% | 30,250 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 14% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 8% | 52,819 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 7% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 7% | 159,915 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 5% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
When I filled the gas tank the next day there was the smell of gas inside the vehicle which persisted as I drove. I took it to my Fiat dealership which maintains the vehicle and they have been unable to identify the source of the gas smell. They have been working with Madza for six weeks and no…
I am writing this to bring up an issue regarding of a flawed design out of the factory from mazda. If you simply search "mazda miata front frame rail rust" you will see that it is a serious problem and/or even fatal problem, that probably many other owners of this year (1998-2005) are unaware of…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mazda miata. The contact heard a loud rattling noise near the engine when the clutch pedal was depressed. The failure occurred for more than a year when the vehicle became hot. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not…
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. I glued a metal plate to the carpet to prevent the pedal from sticking again. 3/6/2011; accelerator pedal…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mazda miata. The contact stated that while changing the front passenger tire, he noticed that the front frame rail across the driver and passenger sides were corroded with rust. The vehicle was taken to a body shop where they stated that the front sway bar was also…
Other Mazda MX-5 Miata years
← 1998 MX-5 Miata · 2000 MX-5 Miata →
| 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 | 74 | 0 |
| 1998 MX-5 Miata | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 MX-5 Miata | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 MX-5 Miata | 29 | 0 |
| 1995 MX-5 Miata | 30 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.