2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 10% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The trunk smells like gasoline. The cabin smells like gasoline. While researching online, there are numerous complaints about a gas smell on these cars.”
NHTSA complaint #11045602, filed 2017-11, 44,000 miles“Gas pump shuts off before the tank is filled! This happens every time. The pump shuts off after 1 to 3 gallons and then I can get another 5 to 8 gallons in the tank by squeezing the nozzle dozens of times! I have tried several gas grades, stations, flow rates and nozzle styles, but nothing fixes this problem!”
NHTSA complaint #739907, filed 2001-01“Fuel tank shuts off after only 3 to 4 gallons. Then I have to squeeze and pump a gallon at a time until full! I have tried several gas stations, several pumps and pump types, I have varied the flow ratio and the problem persists. The local dealership is very helpful and the most curtious, but the problem is still present after they have replaced the charcoal cannister, checked the lines and replaced the gas tank (since the back flow trap is inside the tank. They will be trying again to fix this problem on may 10th. …”
NHTSA complaint #745076, filed 2001-05Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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