Mazda MX5 owners have reported 34 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's manual transmission floor shifter (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2026 Mazda mx-5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 - 80 mph, the vehicle was erroneously swaying from left to right. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the road crown needed to be Read details...
: 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...
Tl the contact owns a 2008 Mazda mx-5. While driving 5 mph, an abnormal noise was detected under the steering wheel. The contact mentioned that the clutch pedal fell to the floorboard and the gear shifter was inoperable. Read details...
While driving on a public 2-lane road and upshifting into 3rd gear at about 6,500 rpm my transmission failed. I immediately slowed from about 65 mph and coasted to a stop. I was lucky that there was a just adequate shoulder, and I was able to avoid being rear-ended by faster traffic. Read details...
The limited slip differential has failed at approximately 81,000 miles. I've been informed that repair parts are not manufactured and that a new differential must be installed. There are none in stock in the united states and they are on back order indefinitely. Read details...