Is the 2014 Mazda MX-5 a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Mazda MX-5 ranks #13 of 20 among MX-5 model years (Complaint Index 37/100, verdict: Good). It has 6 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 2014 Mazda MX-5?

The most reported problem areas are brakes (2 complaints), structure & body (2 complaints), and suspension, wheels & tires (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 800 miles.

Does the 2014 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2014 Mazda MX-5 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Mazda MX-5?

EPA rates the 2014 Mazda MX-5 at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2014 Mazda MX-5 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2014 Mazda MX-5 has 6 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 37 out of 100 — #13 highest of 20 MX-5 model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is brakes (2 complaints, 33% of the total).

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 37/100; #13 of 20 MX-5 years
Verdict: Good; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 6; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Brakes
Best nearby year: 2012; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 24; 21 city / 27 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2014 Mazda MX-5 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2014 Mazda MX-5 fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 21 MPG
Highway: 27 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.

2014 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	Recalls	MPG
2012	Good	42	5	0	24
2013	No verdict	11	2	0	24
2014	Good	37	6	0	24
2015	No verdict	0	1	0	24
2016	Avoid	100	34	3	30

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Mazda MX-5 a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Mazda MX-5 ranks #13 of 20 among MX-5 model years (Complaint Index 37/100, verdict: Good). It has 6 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 2014 Mazda MX-5?: The most reported problem areas are brakes (2 complaints), structure & body (2 complaints), and suspension, wheels & tires (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 800 miles.
Does the 2014 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2014 Mazda MX-5 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Mazda MX-5?: EPA rates the 2014 Mazda MX-5 at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.