2007 Mazda MX-5
Only 17 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 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2007: 17 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
5 of 17 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
The passenger airbag disabled dash light remains on when the passenger seat is pushed to the rear with no one in the seat. The passenger seat belt unbuckled warning light is also lit even though no one is in the seat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-19
Also filed under Seats and electrical system
Seats
3 of 17 total reports mention: seats.
Electrical system
3 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
There is a leak on the passenger side footwear which has caused rust on the from cross frame and the wires for the airbag to get wet and other wires.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-08-18
Also filed under Structure
Structure
3 of 17 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Visibility
1 of 17 total reports mentions: visibility.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2007 Mazda MX-5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2007 Mazda MX-5 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 2007 Mazda MX-5?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Mazda MX-5 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.