2009 Mazda MX-5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MX-5 years
- Not enough data 13th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Mazda MX-5. That ranks 13th out of 21 MX-5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 90,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 67% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 33% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Mazda MX-5 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 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.
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 mazda mx-5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80 mph a deer hit the front passenger side tire causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. During the crash the vehicle went airborne before crashing to the ground. The contact stated that no air…
On april 2,2020 me and a passenger were in an accident where we flipped upside down in the mx 5 and no airbags deployed for the driver side or passenger side and we were hurt very bad and should not have made it alfa insurance is holding the car for an investigation. This happened on hwy. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mazda mx-5. The contact stated that while parked, the doors locked and unlocked independently. The failure was recurring. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
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 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 MX-5 | 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 2009 Mazda MX-5?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Mazda MX-5?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.