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Mazda MX-5: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 25 model years of the Mazda MX-5 on record, 2016 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (34, most often about power train). 2018 has the most recall campaigns (3).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Dado local

Ano Chamadas de retorno Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Misto
2026 0 0 0 — 12.3 km/l (29 MPG)
2025 1 3 0 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 12.3 km/l (29 MPG)
2024 1 5 0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12.3 km/l (29 MPG)
2023 1 7 1 POWER TRAIN 12.8 km/l (30 MPG)
2022 1 5 0 POWER TRAIN 12.8 km/l (30 MPG)
2021 1 1 0 POWER TRAIN 12.8 km/l (30 MPG)
2020 1 3 0 AIR BAGS 12.8 km/l (30 MPG)
2019 2 11 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12.8 km/l (30 MPG)
2018 3 3 0 POWER TRAIN 12.3 km/l (29 MPG)
2017 2 11 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 12.3 km/l (29 MPG)
2016 3 34 4 POWER TRAIN 12.8 km/l (30 MPG)
2015 0 1 0 SERVICE BRAKES 9.8 km/l (23 MPG)
2014 0 6 0 STRUCTURE 9.8 km/l (23 MPG)
2013 0 2 0 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9.8 km/l (23 MPG)
2012 0 5 1 STRUCTURE 9.8 km/l (23 MPG)
2011 0 1 0 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9.8 km/l (23 MPG)
2010 0 0 0 — 9.8 km/l (23 MPG)
2009 0 0 0 — 9.8 km/l (23 MPG)
2008 0 0 0 — 9.8 km/l (23 MPG)
2007 0 0 0 — 9.8 km/l (23 MPG)
2006 0 0 0 — 9.8 km/l (23 MPG)
2002 0 0 0 — —
2000 0 0 0 — —
1999 0 0 0 — —
1991 0 0 0 — —

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Mazda MX-5

Perguntas

Which Mazda MX-5 year has the most complaints?
Of 25 model years of the Mazda MX-5 on record, 2016 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (34, most often about power train).
Qual ano do Mazda MX-5 tem mais recalls?
2018 has the most recall campaigns (3).
Which Mazda MX-5 years have no complaints or recalls on record?
2026, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2002, 2000, 1999, 1991. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.