2005 Mazda MX-5 MiataProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 20, 2015. Updated daily.
Where the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2005 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
- Solid
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- Not rated
What MX-5 Miata owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
PURCHASED THIS USED 2005 MAZDA MIATA ABOUT A MONTH AGO. SERVICING MANY COMPONENTS SINCE PURCHASE AND LEARNING ABOUT THIS VEHICLE. FOUND BLOG ABOUT PREMATURE FRAME RAIL RUST ON MANY MIATA'S (SHOCKED TO FIND OUT MANY MIATA'S HAVE THIS, AND DISAPPOINTED THAT I HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT PREMATURE FRAME RAIL…
I PURCHASED A USED 2005 MAZDA MIATA 5-SPEED IN APRIL 2006 WITH 7860 MILES ON THE ODOMETER FROM THE LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER. I HAD NOT DRIVEN THE VEHICLE OUT OF TOWN UNTIL OCTOBER 2006. ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY I NOTICED THE VEHICLE HAD INADEQUATE POWER TO SAFELY DRIVE AT THE SPEED LIMIT (80 MPH).…
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