2008 Mazda MX-5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MX-5 years
- Not enough data 6th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mazda MX-5. That ranks 6th out of 21 MX-5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 20,650 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Mazda MX-5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 29% | 20,650 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 29% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 29% | 85,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Mazda MX-5 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Mazda MX-5.
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.
When it rains water will pool in passenger side floor board. Mazda deals suggests adding drains and filters that are not part of original vehicle design. (this issue is due to a design flaw and no other reason), this happens regardless if car is moving or stationary. This has been an on-going issue…
Water accumulation in footwell/plugged soft top drains. Mazda has a service bulletin of how their company can fix it but must be paid by owner. I spoke to alisha at mazda and it is not recalled or a service program. On the internet many are complaining about this. This is a known problem to mazda…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA MX-5. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS DETECTED UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CLUTCH PEDAL FELL TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE GEAR REMAINED IN NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE HAD…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda miata. The contact stated that the steering wheel locking mechanism drained the battery of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 1/19/16 ln updated 02/05/16*lj *cn
Unfortunately i hired a car from atwest rent a car il lax for a 3 weeks! The convertible car mazda miata that the company rent me was, that i saw first, covered in scratches, not washed, inside and outside! But this is not the extremely serious matter!! I called many times to report you that this…
Other Mazda MX-5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 MX-5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 MX-5 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 MX-5 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 MX-5 | 7 | 1 |
| 2022 MX-5 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 MX-5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 MX-5 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 MX-5 | 11 | 3 |
| 2018 MX-5 | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 MX-5 | 11 | 2 |
| 2016 MX-5 | 34 | 3 |
| 2015 MX-5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 MX-5 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 MX-5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 MX-5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 MX-5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 MX-5 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 MX-5 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 MX-5 | 17 | 0 |
| 2006 MX-5 | 25 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mazda MX-5?
Owners most often report electrical system, tires, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mazda MX-5?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Mazda MX-5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MX-5 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.