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2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata problems

NHTSA lists 22 complaints for the 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 3 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as MAZDA MX-5 MIATA.

At a glance

Complaints
22
With crash
3
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
0
Recalls
0
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
Unavailable
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
17

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE522.7%
ENGINE29.1%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING29.1%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES29.1%
POWER TRAIN29.1%
STRUCTURE29.1%
SUSPENSION29.1%
AIR BAGS14.5%
PARKING BRAKE14.5%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC14.5%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEDELIVERY5
POWER TRAINMANUAL TRANSMISSION2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGENGINE1
PARKING BRAKECONVENTIONAL1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
STRUCTUREBODY1
SUSPENSIONREAR1
VISIBILITYSUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.

Recalls

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0 recalls.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

17 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
EQUIPMENT6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER4
POWER TRAIN2
ENGINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
STEERING1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1

11017699

Date: 2025-04-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is caused by condensation, dust, and pollen within the cooling

11009653

Date: 2024-10-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

Some vehicles may crank but not start due to a PCM/Immobilizer malfunction. If this happens, check the status of Recall 3505H. NOTE: Effective July 2020 recall 3505H can no longer be completed due to no parts available. The recall is also not populated in eMDCS. Advise customers inqiring about repai

11006987

Date: 2024-08-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealera s responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odomet

11005671

Date: 2024-07-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled

11003398

Date: 2024-06-07. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled

10232299

Date: 2023-02-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Speedometer replacement procedure

10200527

Date: 2021-08-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driverA A?A A A A s floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with proper usage.

10213419

Date: 2021-03-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Service Parts changed for immobilizer unit

10188015

Date: 2021-02-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

The Mazda DCA-8000PM is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000PM is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code.

10188016

Date: 2021-02-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodica

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

MX-5

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
MX-5 MIATA22

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