2001 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
23
Owner Complaints
3 Crashes
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
The 2001 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA has received a total of 23 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump (3 complaints), Engine (2 complaints), and Fuel System Gasolinedelivery (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
23 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 3
Engine
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brakeconventional | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY SUFFICIENT TO PROTECT DRIVER FROM HITTING HEAD ON STEERING WHEEL RESULTING IN SEVERE FACIAL LACERATION. SOLO VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON NB HWY 680 APPROACHING BENICIA BRIDGE. CHP DISPATCH LOG #357.
THE PO012 ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON . I UNDERSTAND THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS 2001-2002 MAZDA MIATA MX-5 . I THINK MAZDA REPLACED THE ECU TOO ELIMINATE THE CODE. PLEASE HELP. THANKS DALE
DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS FOR APPROX. 20 MINUTES WHEN CAR ENGINE STARTED TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE AND STALL OUT. NARROWLY MADE IT TO ROAD SHOULDER, WITH 2 VEHICLES MAKING EMERGENCY MOVES TO AVOID COLLISION WITH ME. AFTERWARDS MY VEHICLE WOULD ONLY START AFTER WAITING PERIODS OF 10-15 MINUTES, AND THEN ONLY RUN FOR 5-10 MINUTES BEFORE SAME ENGINE ISSUE WOULD OCCUR. AFTER NUMEROUS STARTS AND STALLS, AND 4 HOURS LATER ARRIVED AT CAR REPAIR SHOP. AFTER CHECKING VEHICLE OVER, AND LOOKING UP "CHECK ENGINE CODE" THEY REPLACED A "ENGINE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR" I HAVE SINCE READ NUMEROUS BLOG POSTS ON THE INTERNET THAT THIS PART IS A MAJOR ISSUE WITH MY MAKE AND MODEL. AND FELT COMPELLED TO WRITE THIS TO VOICE MY SAFETY CONCERNS. I FEEL STRONGLY THAT SOMEONE COULD SUFFER A FATAL CRASH ALL TOO EASILY WITH THIS PART FAILING AND THE VIOLENT AND SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. *TR
2001 MAZDA MIATA MX5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STRONG GAS ODOR IN CABIN OF CAR AFTER FILLING FUEL CAPACITY FULL *TGW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE BASE OF THE FUEL NECK THAT ATTACHED TO THE FUEL TANK WAS RUSTED WHICH ALLOWED RAW FUEL TO DUMP IN THE TRUNK COMPARTMENT. THE DEALER STATED IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, THE FUEL NECK AND FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $ 1300.00. *JB
2001 MAZDA MIATA MX5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STRONG GAS ODOR IN CABIN OF CAR AFTER FILLING FUEL CAPACITY FULL *TGW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE BASE OF THE FUEL NECK THAT ATTACHED TO THE FUEL TANK WAS RUSTED WHICH ALLOWED RAW FUEL TO DUMP IN THE TRUNK COMPARTMENT. THE DEALER STATED IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, THE FUEL NECK AND FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $ 1300.00. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2001 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
- 1996 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — 32 complaints
- 1997 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — 12 complaints
- 1998 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — 1 complaint
- 1999 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — 87 complaints
- 2000 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — 34 complaints
- 2001 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA (current)
- 2002 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — 24 complaints
- 2003 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — 18 complaints
- 2004 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — 8 complaints
- 2005 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA — 9 complaints
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