Mazda MX5

2006–2010 only

61 classified complaints

2006–2010 Mazda MX5 models have 61 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 49,262 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2006–2010 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mazda MX5 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2006–2010

2016–2020

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2006–2010 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 23 complaints

Median onset: 49,262 miles. 8.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 16 complaints

Median onset: 42,750 miles.

More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 5 complaints

Median onset: 45,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 4 complaints

Median onset: 51,000 miles. 75.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 3 complaints

Median onset: 12,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 3 complaints

Median onset: 45,500 miles.

More common in older model years.

Manual clutch, flywheel and hydraulics · Transmission 1 complaints

Median onset: 91,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $1,070–$1,980 nationally.

Wheels, studs and lug failures · Wheels and tires 1 complaints

Median onset: 40,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2006–2010 model years. See the full Mazda MX5 report for every year and full specs/safety data.