Mazda Mx-5 Miata years to avoid
The Mazda Mx-5 Miata years to avoid are 1999, 1995, 2000 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1998 is the cleanest year on record.
391
Total complaints
0
Recall campaigns
1990–2005
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Mx-5 Miata years to avoid
Every Mx-5 Miata year
Common questions
What are the worst Mazda Mx-5 Miata years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Mx-5 Miata years to avoid are 1999, 1995, 2000. The cleanest year on record is 1998.
What is the best year for the Mazda Mx-5 Miata?
By complaint volume, 1998 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Mx-5 Miata years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mazda Mx-5 Miata have?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the Mx-5 Miata.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.