2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls and problems

The 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata has 0 recalls and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

2001 Mazda Mx-5 Miata
Photo: 2001 Mazda Mx-5 Miata by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2001 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 6 MX-5 Miata model years — 2nd most.

0recalls
22complaints
3crashes
0fires
1injuries
53,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2001: 2 complaints20012002: 3 complaints20022003: 1 complaints20032004: 1 complaints20042005: 4 complaints200542006: 2 complaints20062008: 4 complaints20082011: 1 complaints20112012: 1 complaints20122017: 1 complaints20172018: 1 complaints20182026: 1 complaints20261

2001 vs. other Mazda MX-5 Miata years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2001. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (5), engine (4), latches/locks/linkages (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.