2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls and problems

The 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata has 0 recalls and 14 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is exterior lighting.

2003 Mazda Mx-5 Miata
Photo: 2003 Mazda Mx-5 Miata by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2003 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 6 MX-5 Miata model years — 4th most.

0recalls
14complaints
1crashes
3fires
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

2003: 1 complaints20032004: 2 complaints20042005: 4 complaints200542009: 1 complaints20092010: 1 complaints20102011: 1 complaints20112015: 3 complaints20152016: 1 complaints20161

2003 vs. other Mazda MX-5 Miata years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2003. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention exterior lighting (2), power train (2), steering (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.