Worst 2023 Mazda Mx-5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
AIR BAGS
SEAT BELTS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Mazda Mx-5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2023 Mazda Mx-5
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~77,670 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."
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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