2013 Mazda MX-5
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 2 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 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Mazda miata. While coming to a stop, the vehicle accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to shift the gear into neutral in order to decelerate and shut off the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-06-18
Air bags
1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing on-off switch assembly.
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2013 Mazda miata. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side air bag deactivation switch.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-24
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2013 Mazda MX-5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2013 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 2013 Mazda MX-5?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 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.