Complaints
11
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Mazda Mx-5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:20,650 mi
Crash-related:1
#22 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Avg mileage:85,500 mi
#31 complaints
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Mazda Mx-5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 1 | — | 20,650 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 85,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 91,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 | — | — | — |
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