Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 51 owner complaints for the Mazda MX-5 Miata (model years 2000–2005). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (7 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (7 complaints).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (29), 2001 (22) and 2002 (20). Among model years at least two years old, the 2005 has the fewest complaints on file (4).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mazda MX-5 Miata model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 2 of 6 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 7 | 2 of 6 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 2 of 6 | |
| Power train | 5 | 2 of 6 | |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 of 6 |
Owners reported a crash in 5 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 3 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.