Worst 2016 Mazda Mx-5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Mazda Mx-5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 11 | 1 | — | 33,002 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | — | — | 18,890 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 2 | — | 30,950 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 28,283 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | — | — | 42,900 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 13,025 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 4,194 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 27,500 mi |
Recalls for 2016 Mazda Mx-5
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~94,516 vehicles.
Mazda 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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Miata MX-5 vehicles. The skid plate and metal bracket may detach from underneath the vehicle.
Mazda 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 cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate.
Other Mazda Mx-5 Years
Wider context: See the full Mazda Mx-5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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