2008 Mazda MX-5 recalls and problems

The 2008 Mazda MX-5 has 0 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

2008 Mazda Mx-5
Photo: 2008 Mazda Mx-5 by Robert Yorde from Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2008 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 21 MX-5 model years — 6th most.

0recalls
7complaints
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
40,000median 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

2009: 1 complaints20092014: 2 complaints20142015: 1 complaints20152019: 3 complaints20193

2008 vs. other Mazda MX-5 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2008. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2008 Mazda MX-5 have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Mazda MX-5. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mazda MX-5?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (2), tires (2), unknown or other (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.