# Muffler problems

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/muffler-problems/2719>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [August 7, 2007, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muffler-problems/2719 "2007-08-07T00:44:03Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
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**Author:** ![tyffi21](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cab0a1/32.png) [@tyffi21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tyffi21)\
**Post date:** [August 7, 2007, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muffler-problems/2719/1 "2007-08-07T00:44:03Z")

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My car suddenly running very loudly, and I’m assuming it’s a muffler issue. How much does it cost to replace a muffler? I have 94 Mazda Miata. Also, what happens if I don’t replace it? What are the effects of a bad muffler? Thanks!