Worst 2018 Mazda Mx-5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Mazda Mx-5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 9,700 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2018 Mazda Mx-5
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~213,078 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 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, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
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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