2007 Mazda MX-5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
68/100
#7 most-complained of 20 MX-5 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2007 Mazda MX-5 has 17 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 68 out of 100 — #7 highest of 20 MX-5 model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is structure & body (6 complaints, 35% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 28 hwy
Top 2007 Mazda MX-5 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body6 (35%)
- Airbags5 (29%)
- Electrical System3 (18%)
- Other2 (12%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (12%)
- Engine1 (6%)
- Fuel System1 (6%)
- Lane Departure1 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (6%)
2007 Mazda MX-5 recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2007 Mazda MX-5 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other MX-5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Mazda MX-5 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Mazda MX-5 ranks #7 of 20 among MX-5 model years (Complaint Index 68/100, verdict: Caution). It has 17 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mazda MX-5?
- The most reported problem areas are structure & body (6 complaints), airbags (5 complaints), and electrical system (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 11,876 miles.
- Does the 2007 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?
- No safety recall campaigns list the 2007 Mazda MX-5 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Mazda MX-5?
- EPA rates the 2007 Mazda MX-5 at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.