2010 MAZDA MX-5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 MAZDA MX-5
The 2010 MAZDA MX-5 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Seat Belts (1 complaint), and Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2010 MAZDA MX-5
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2010 MAZDA MX-5. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2010 MAZDA MX-5
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 MAZDA MX-5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING A 2010 MAZDA MIATA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RETRACT AND SECURE BOTH PASSENGERS. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
WENT FOR OIL CHANGE AND THEY NOTICE REAR TIRES HAS EXCESSIVE WEAR ON REAR TIRES. REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES , ONLY 16,000 MILES. MECHANIC NOTICED REAR STRUTS ARE LEAKING AND FEELS THIS CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR ON TIRE. DEALER STATES OUT OF WARRANTY 36 MONTHS OR 36,000 MILES. ONLY 16,000 MILES AND THEY ARE LEAKING CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR? SEE THIS LINK OF OTHER MAZDA CUSTOMERS - HTTPS://GRASSROOTSMOTORSPORTS.COM/FORUM/GRM/MAZDA-3-STRUT-3-YEAR-LIFE/26276/PAGE2/. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA MX5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THAT THE SUN VISOR WOULD NOT COME COMPLETELY DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHO STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG CRASH CENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE SUN VISOR SINCE THEY WERE UNABLE TO ALTER THE DESIGN. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,800......UPDATED 01/14/13 *BF UPDATED 01/16/2013 *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA MX5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THAT THE SUN VISOR WOULD NOT COME COMPLETELY DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHO STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG CRASH CENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE SUN VISOR SINCE THEY WERE UNABLE TO ALTER THE DESIGN. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,800......UPDATED 01/14/13 *BF UPDATED 01/16/2013 *JS
I BOUGHT A NEW MIATA MX5 (2010) AND I NOTICED AFTER A WHILE THAT DUE TO THE LIMITED SPACE - I AM 6 FOOT TALL - I HAVE CRAMPS IN MY RIGHT FOOT. I AM WORRIED ABOUT AN ACCIDENT. I WENT TO A MAZDA DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE RIGHT FOOT IS IN AN AWKWARD POSITION THAT TAKES THE WEIGHT OF THE ENTIRE LEG. HOWEVER, THEY SAID THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THAT. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY AND DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2010 MAZDA MX-5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 MAZDA MX-5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 MAZDA MX-5
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 MAZDA MX-5. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
09-020-18-3458b — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Some vehicles may exhibit a Connectivity Master Unit (CMU), a BLUETOOTH® hands-free unit or text messaging related concerns. To improve the handling of BLUETOOTH® hands-free and/or text messaging customer concerns, Mazda created a special service and parts exchange program as of February 2010. Customers experiencing related concerns should have their...
MT-004-18 — EQUIPMENT
If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery), interview the customer before proceeding with normal Workshop Manual diagnosis. Aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. Ask the customer if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Below are a couple of examples of unusual electrical...
MTI_1031 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Some customers may complain about a blurry rear view monitor display. This may be caused by an aftermarket accessory device.
03-002-16-3179 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINING NOISE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WHEN DRIVING.THE CONCERN MAY BE CAUSED BY IMPROPER TOOTH CONTACT PATTERN OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR FROM ABNORMAL WEAR. THIS ABNORMAL WEAR IS CAUSED BY GEAR TOOTH LAPPING COMPOUND (USED DURING THE PRODUCTION) BEING LEFT ON BEYOND THE ALLOWABLE...
RF-12-07R — EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 MAZDA MX-5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA MX-5
- 2006 MAZDA MX-5 — 36 complaints
- 2007 MAZDA MX-5 — 23 complaints
- 2008 MAZDA MX-5 — 11 complaints
- 2009 MAZDA MX-5 — 4 complaints
- 2010 MAZDA MX-5 (current)
- 2011 MAZDA MX-5 — 1 complaint
- 2012 MAZDA MX-5 — 6 complaints
- 2013 MAZDA MX-5 — 2 complaints
- 2014 MAZDA MX-5 — 8 complaints
- 2015 MAZDA MX-5 — 2 complaints
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