2009 Mazda MX-5
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 3 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 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
2 of 3 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 Mazda MX-5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80 MPH a deer hit the front passenger side tire causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-05-29
On April 2,2020 me and a passenger were in an accident where we flipped upside down in the mx 5 and no airbags deployed for the driver side or passenger side and we were hurt very bad and should not have made it alfa insurance is holding the car for...
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-05-11
Latches/locks/linkages
1 of 3 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mazda MX-5. The contact stated that while parked, the doors locked and unlocked independently. The failure was recurring. The failure occurred on multiple occasions.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-04
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2009 Mazda MX-5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Latches/locks/linkages: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2009 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 2009 Mazda MX-5?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 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.