2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MX-5 Miata years
- Not enough data 10th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. That ranks 10th out of 11 MX-5 Miata model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 35,363 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 50% | 35,363 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 13,737 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | 11,725 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | 13,737 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | 13,737 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 25% | 29,983 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have had the headlight combination switch, part number nc11-66-122 fail in this mazda miata 6 times. After the first replacement i noticed all the subsequent failures were due to a mechanical failure in the switch and not an electrical problem causing the failure. When the switch fails, i turn it…
Purchased this used 2005 mazda miata about a month ago. Servicing many components since purchase and learning about this vehicle. Found blog about premature frame rail rust on many miata's (shocked to find out many miata's have this, and disappointed that i have to worry about premature frame rail…
We have a 2005 mazda mx 5, with 29000+miles. The rt front tire kept going down and nothing was in the tire. Examination revealed a crack in the outer rim edge. Cracked from the inside to the outside. This car has never been in any incidents but in the past one of the rear tires came off the rim…
I purchased a used 2005 mazda miata 5-speed in april 2006 with 7860 miles on the odometer from the local chrysler dealer. I had not driven the vehicle out of town until october 2006. On the interstate highway i noticed the vehicle had inadequate power to safely drive at the speed limit (80 mph)…
Other Mazda MX-5 Miata years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 MX-5 Miata | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 MX-5 Miata | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 MX-5 Miata | 20 | 0 |
| 2001 MX-5 Miata | 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 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.