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1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 76 repairs.
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine not specified
| 213000 mi US $80 |
Alternator & Battery replaced. Car died driving on the highway. Cabin fuses also needed to be replaced, the stereo and OBD-II didn't read. |
| 213200 mi US $60 |
New alternator failed fairly quickly, replaced again (this time under warranty). My previous alternator died due to a blown diode. The mechanic said that at near redline, the 99s send more voltage than normal. |
| 58000 mi US $90 |
Battery dead - replaced |
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 88000 mi US $700 |
Automatic window would only go down half way, slowly. Shop replaced regulator and motor. Seemed like an expensive repair--but works smoothly and quickly now. |
| 108000 mi US $225 |
Oem alternator 108k miles and 19 years old..battery light was intermittently on..not dependent on rpms..drove 3 times 20 mile or less trips until I got alternator in hand. Easy fix |
| 99000 mi US $91 |
refrigerant leak. Replaced fill valves and recharged system. |
| 101000 mi US $17 |
Windshield washer pump failed. |
| 106700 mi US $1500 |
A/C no longer blowing cold air. Leak in compressor. Replaced compressor and condenser (only available as a kit). |
| 107300 mi US $280 |
Radiator fan failed. Replaced the fan. |
| 109000 mi US $50 |
Blower motor failed. Replaced with new. |
| 57000 mi US $33 |
Power window switch broken. New part ordered and paid for, but not installed. Installed power window switch that had been previously ordered. |
| 75500 mi US $920 |
Alternator broken and replaced. Accessory drive belts also replaced. Battery was run down when alternator failed, and could not start car after driving it to dealer. Car had to be pushed after arriving. Was informed that it was not holding charge well, and replacement recommended. |
| 47120 mi C $15 |
Motorized antenna stuck in the up position. Replaced it with a fixed antenna myself. |
| 147000 mi US $5 |
Heater bypass tube. |
| 150000 mi US $247 |
Headlight bulbs |
| 210000 mi US $27 |
headlight bulbs |
| 210300 mi US $325 |
brake rotors and pads and alternator |
| 231000 mi US $300 |
Low output. Replaced with Duralast Lifetime rebuilt alt. |
| 57000 mi US $175 |
AC didn't work. Freon was gone despite being recharged only 2 yrs ago. No obvious leaks found. Recharged with coolant + leak detector dye and asked to return after ~500 miles running with AC. Dye should then indicate any leaks. |
| 57000 mi | Brought car back in to check on AC leak, No leakage found. Suggested bringing car in again at some point in the future to recheck. |
| 137600 mi US $80 |
Replaced a broken radiator fan that turns on when the AC is activated. |
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