Mazda
2001-2002
Mazda Miatas
Defect: Fail to meet emissions standards, spew too much pollution into the
air. Problem caught by U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Repair: replace
substandard emissions components.
2004 Mazda
Defect: Air bags may fail to inflate in a crash, causing serious
injuries or death. Repair involves replacing sensor. Number of vehicles in
recall: 42,000.