YearToAvoid

2007 Mazda MX-5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint 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.

  1. Structure & Body6 (35%)
  2. Airbags5 (29%)
  3. Electrical System3 (18%)
  4. Other2 (12%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (12%)
  6. Engine1 (6%)
  7. Fuel System1 (6%)
  8. Lane Departure1 (6%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain1 (6%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers1 (6%)
2007 Mazda MX-5 complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2007Oct 2008Aug 2011Mar 2013Jan 2015Apr 2016May 2017Aug 2022
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2007 to Nov 2023; peak Mar 2013 (3).

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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2006Avoid7925124
2007Caution6817024
2008Good477024
2009No verdict953024

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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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.