MYRModel Year Report

2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:35:30.233Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda MX-5 Miata Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 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 complaints 1998 1999: 74 complaints 2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 20 complaints 2002 2003: 14 complaints 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

3 of 22 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 22 total reports mention: power train.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

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

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 22 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

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 DALE

NHTSA ODI report, 20170805

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, 20120527

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (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:delivery:fuel pump, accounting for 14% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.