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Major Problems with Mazda MX-5 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Mazda MX-5 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2006, for instance, is the worst year for the MX-5. Older MX-5 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Mazda MX-5 problems by years

Worst Mazda MX-5 Problems

AIR BAGS
2007 Mazda MX-5 March 13, 2013 Mileage: 54374 miles

The passenger airbag disabled dash light remains on when the passenger seat is pushed to the rear with no one in the seat. the passenger seat belt unbuckled warning light is also lit even though no one is in the seat. both lights turn off when the empty seat is moved forward. i am unsure if the air bag will deploy if needed. a mazda dealer told me they had seen the problem before in other vehicles and there are discussions on the internet about the problem in other cars. the dealer diagnosed my car and ...

AIR BAGS
2007 Mazda MX-5 December 23, 2014 Mileage: 11752 miles

The airbag warning light came on. i took the car to the dealer, dyer mazda in vero beach, fl. the dealer told me the airbag may or may not deploy in the event of a crash. they said i needed a passenger weight sensor, a passenger seat track adjuster, and an sas unit. approximately $2,000 just for the parts. i called the manufacturer, mazda, and after review, the manufacturer concurred that the airbag may or may not deploy unless these 3 parts were replaced. mazda agreed to pay for ...

FRONT PASSENGER
2006 Mazda MX-5 April 3, 2018 Mileage: 177000 miles

Passenger airbag seat sensor not detecting persons in seat. airbags remain turned off. passenger airbag off indicated, code 48 flashes on dash. common problem. doesn't matter if car is moving or not.

What is the most common problem with Mazda MX-5?

Overall the worst problem with Mazda MX-5 relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific MX-5 years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 5 STRUCTURE 4 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 4 BODY 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 TIRES 3 SEATS 3 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 2 FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY 2 SIDEWALL 2 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 1 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 1 FRONTAL 1 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION 1 FRONT PASSENGER 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

The information about Mazda MX-5 common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.