2003 Mazda MX-5 MiataProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata, most often about the exterior lighting. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 28, 2016. Updated daily.
Where the 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2003 vs. every other MX-5 Miata year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MX-5 Miata median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
What MX-5 Miata owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MAZDA MIATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE FOG LIGHT CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED BOTH THE FOG LIGHT AND THE BUMPER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED. SHE CALLED THE DEALER TO INQUIRE ABOUT ANY ISSUES WITH THE FOG LIGHTS AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING ON…
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