2009 Mazda !MX-5 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2009 Mazda !MX-5 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2009 Mazda !MX-5.

Most common 2009 Mazda !MX-5 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	2
Electrical System	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1

What owners report

2020-05-29, Air Bags
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 BAGS DEPLOYED DURING THE INCIDENT AND THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BELTS WERE ENGAGED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED SORENESS AND SCRATCHES HOWEVER NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN AT THE SCENE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF

2020-05-11, Air Bags
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

2014-08-04, Electrical System
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 NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

2009 Mazda !MX-5 questions

Does the 2009 Mazda !MX-5 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2009 Mazda !MX-5 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mazda !MX-5?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (2), Electrical System (1), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Mazda !MX-5 has been fixed?

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