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2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata, most often about the brakes (21% of complaints). It is the most complained-about MX-5 Miata model year since 2000.

Complaints29
Recalls0
Crashes reported2
Fires reported2
Injuries reported2

Most common 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata problems

  1. Brakes

    6 complaints · 21%

    Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.

  2. Engine

    4 complaints · 14%

    Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.

    Rattling sound from engine bay with a change in tone and/or pitch when the clutch was engaged/disengaged. Result: catastrophic failure of the number 4 cylinder causing the connecting rod (among other internal engine parts) to be driven directly through the oil pan. Recommend procedure to correct the failure: complete…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 61,000 miles
    Engine began running badly and check engine light came on. Took to Mazda dealer shop and was told a spark plug wire was defective and burned up. In actuality, the ignition coil had failed and caused the problems. The dealer replaced spark plugs, ignition wires, and coil. Two months later the check engine light came on…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 40,000 miles

  3. Electrical

    4 complaints · 14%

    Parts named most often: ignition.

    1.engine began to run poorly vehicle lost speed. 2. Had to exit freeway and use side streets to return home 3. Took car to dealer for diagnostics, service report indicated that the coil/igniter was defective which was the cause of the loss of power. Research indicates that the coil/igniter failure is a problem on the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2004, at 38,360 miles
    1999>2000 Mazda miatas are known to have had a bad batch of coil packs put in them, resulting in the check engine light coming on, (has happened to me three times), not while driving, but upon restarting after a brief stop, like at a store, wherever. Anyway the code says, random miss firing, which results in a very…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 40,000 miles

  4. Transmission

    3 complaints · 10%

    Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle assembly.

  5. Fuel system

    3 complaints · 10%

    Parts named most often: delivery, storage.

    The trunk smells like gasoline. The cabin smells like gasoline. While researching online, there are numerous complaints about a gas smell on these cars.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 44,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (6 complaints); engine (4 complaints); electrical (4 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2000 a bad year for the Mazda MX-5 Miata?
It is the most complained-about MX-5 Miata model year since 2000, with 29 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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