Worst 2019 Mazda Mx-5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Brakes
Steering Defects
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Mazda Mx-5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Mazda Mx-5
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~198,708 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.
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2019 Mazda Mx-5 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mazda Mx-5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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