2009 Mazda Mx-5 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Mazda Mx-5.

20082010
Complaints
4
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2009 Mazda Mx-5 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:90,000 mi
Crash-related:2
#21 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:50,000 mi
#31 complaints

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Avg mileage:50,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Mazda Mx-5.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
AIR BAGS22—90,000 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1——50,000 mi
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1——50,000 mi

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