Latches, locks and linkagesPart report
2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 10% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Body and structure
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology