MYRModel Year Report

2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:45.784Z

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
22

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 28 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1992: 22 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1996: 29 complaints 1996 1997: 11 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 74 complaints 2000: 29 complaints 2001: 22 complaints 2001 22 2002: 20 complaints 2003: 14 complaints 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints
1990: 28 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1991 1992: 22 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1995 1996: 29 complaints 1996 1997: 11 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 74 complaints 1999 2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2001 22 2002: 20 complaints 2002 2003: 14 complaints 2003 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005
1990: 28 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1991 1992: 22 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1995 1996: 29 complaints 1996 1997: 11 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 74 complaints 1999 2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2001 22 2002: 20 complaints 2002 2003: 14 complaints 2003 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005

2001: 22 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199028
199121
199222
19938
199418
199530
199629
199711
19981
199974
200029
200122
200220
200314
20048
20054

Known problem areas

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

6 of 22 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump and delivery.

Power train

2 of 22 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.

Latches/locks/linkages

2 of 22 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages.

Engine

2 of 22 total reports mention: engine.

Show complaint excerpts

The PO012 engine light keeps coming on . I understand there was a recall on this 2001-2002 Mazda miata mx-5 . I think Mazda replaced the ECU too eliminate the code. Please help. Thanks…

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-08-05

Driving at highway speeds for approx. 20 minutes when car engine started to violently shake and stall out. Narrowly made it to road shoulder, with 2 vehicles making emergency moves to avoid collision with me.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-27

Suspension

2 of 22 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing rear.

Show complaint excerpts

The vehicles rear wheel jumped while driving. Dealer notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-26

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 2 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.