Is the 2009 Mazda MX-5 a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Mazda MX-5 ranks #2 of 20 among MX-5 model years (Complaint Index 95/100). It has 3 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 2009 Mazda MX-5?

The most reported problem areas are airbags (2 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and structure & body (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 90,000 miles.

Does the 2009 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2009 Mazda MX-5 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Mazda MX-5?

EPA rates the 2009 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.

2009 Mazda MX-5 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2009 Mazda MX-5 has 3 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 95 out of 100 — #2 highest of 20 MX-5 model years. The most reported problem area is airbags (2 complaints, 67% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 4 injuries.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 95/100; #2 of 20 MX-5 years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 3; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 2; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 4
Top issue: Airbags
Best nearby year: 2008; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 24; 21 city / 28 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 4 / 0

2009 Mazda MX-5 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2009 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.

2009 compared with other MX-5 years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	MPG
2007	Caution	68	17	24
2008	Good	47	7	24
2009	No verdict	95	3	24
2010	No verdict	26	4	24
2011	No verdict	5	1	24

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Mazda MX-5 a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Mazda MX-5 ranks #2 of 20 among MX-5 model years (Complaint Index 95/100). It has 3 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 2009 Mazda MX-5?: The most reported problem areas are airbags (2 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and structure & body (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 90,000 miles.
Does the 2009 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2009 Mazda MX-5 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Mazda MX-5?: EPA rates the 2009 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.