2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls and problems

The 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata has 0 recalls and 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

2002 Mazda Mx-5 Miata
Photo: 2002 Mazda Mx-5 Miata by BuickRiviera99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2002 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 6 MX-5 Miata model years — 3rd most.

0recalls
20complaints
2crashes
1fires
2injuries
32,000median 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

2002: 2 complaints20022003: 1 complaints2004: 4 complaints200442005: 2 complaints2006: 1 complaints20062007: 1 complaints2008: 2 complaints20082009: 1 complaints2010: 1 complaints20102013: 2 complaints2015: 1 complaints20152017: 1 complaints2018: 1 complaints20181

2002 vs. other Mazda MX-5 Miata years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (5), electrical system (3), power train (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.