2023 Mazda MX-5
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2023: 7 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 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
4 of 7 total reports mention: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
The manual transmission has a synchronizer failure. Safety was put at risk due to inability to safely complete a gear change reliably.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-09
Mazda Miata model years 2022-2024 with manual 6sp transmission are experiencing a large number of failures at low mileage. Some owners are reporting 2 failed transmissions at less than 10,000 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-06
Steering
1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering.
Seat belts
1 of 7 total reports mentions: seat belts.
Air bags
1 of 7 total reports mentions: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
On [XXX] my [XXX] son was driving the vehicle and at low speed (30 mph or under) lost control of the vehicle in a turn.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-06
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-11-07Air bags24V695000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2023 MX-5 Miata vehicles. A software error in the air bag control module may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Mazda MX-5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V695000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2023 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 2023 Mazda MX-5?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Mazda MX-5 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.