Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2006 Mazda MX5. The number one most common problem is related to the manual transmission floor shifter (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the clutch (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Manual Transmission Floor Shifter problems | |
| Clutch problems |
: the contact stated to put the vehicle in reverse, slight downward pressure must be applied to first gear. Since the pressure is so slight, it is not possible to tell if the vehicle is in first gear or reverse until the accelerator pedal is depressed. The dealership has not been alerted. Read details...
This mx-5 has the 5 speed manual transmission. With approximately 1,200 miles on the vehicle, the clutch friction point (the location in pedal travel where the clutch begins to engage) moved from the bottom of the pedal (near the floor) to approximately one inch from the top (pedal normal position Read details...