2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,320miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 5% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,320 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.
“Left front wheel bearing failure. This is a packed assembly -sealed. This failed one under warranty and again recently. This causes heavy vibration esp. On a Mazda miata which could lead to wheel being torn off while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10146208, filed 2005-12, 117,320 milesSuspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
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.
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