2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MX-5 Miata years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. That ranks 5th out of 11 MX-5 Miata model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (5 complaints, 23%), typically at around 68,100 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 23% | 68,100 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 9% | 79,682 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 9% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 9% | 37,250 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 9% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 9% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | 22,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | 18,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The contact received notification of TSB: 3505H (Non-Methane Organic Gas (NMOG) levels exceeding standards. The contact recently purchased the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the remedy was not yet available. The…
Air bag did not deploy sufficient to protect driver from hitting head on steering wheel resulting in severe facial laceration. Solo vehicle accident on nb hwy 680 approaching benicia bridge. Chp dispatch log #357.
The po012 engine light keeps coming on . I understand there was a recall on this 2001-2002 mazda miata mx-5 . I think mazda replaced the ecu too eliminate the code. Please help. Thanks dale
Driving at highway speeds for approx. 20 minutes when car engine started to violently shake and stall out. Narrowly made it to road shoulder, with 2 vehicles making emergency moves to avoid collision with me. Afterwards my vehicle would only start after waiting periods of 10-15 minutes, and then…
2001 mazda miata mx5. Consumer writes in regards to strong gas odor in cabin of car after filling fuel capacity full *tgw the dealer informed the consumer the base of the fuel neck that attached to the fuel tank was rusted which allowed raw fuel to dump in the trunk compartment. The dealer stated…
Other Mazda MX-5 Miata years
← 2000 MX-5 Miata · 2002 MX-5 Miata →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 MX-5 Miata | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 MX-5 Miata | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 MX-5 Miata | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 MX-5 Miata | 20 | 0 |
| 2001 | 22 | 0 |
| 2000 MX-5 Miata | 29 | 0 |
| 1999 MX-5 Miata | 74 | 0 |
| 1998 MX-5 Miata | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 MX-5 Miata | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 MX-5 Miata | 29 | 0 |
| 1995 MX-5 Miata | 30 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MX-5 Miata model years, the 2001 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.