The 2018 Mazda MX-5 has 3 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system. Owners most often flag rust (older generations: na, nb, nc): corrosion on rear sills, wheel arches, and around side indicator pods; a common and expensive fix. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Mazda MX-5 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 8 MX-5 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2015) to 29 (2000). With 3 complaints, the 2018 MX-5 sits belowthe model's median of 7.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Campaign 19V072000Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2019 MX-5 (Miata) vehicles with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain conditions may cau…
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 21V875000Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform,…
air bags: air bag/restraint control module:software
Campaign 24V695000Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2023 MX-5 Miata vehicles. A software error in the air bag control module may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash. As su…
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment across all generations, with the MX-5 consistently praised as a benchmark for pure, engaging, and reliable sports car driving.
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