2016 Mazda MX-5 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 21%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Mazda MX-5, 21% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,200 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.
“Car was in motion, while driving the car the red key light on the engine start button started flashing. When we got home the car would not turn off. Also couldn't shift the car. Finally got the car to turn off and when we started the car again the check engine light came on. Car dealership found several codes stored, but could not find the problem. Believe this is a serious safety issue with red warning lights start flashing when driving, car would not turn off and we could not shift the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11099285, filed 2018-06, 25,850 miles“We brought the MX-5 into the dealer for the 5k oil change and checkup with a complaint that the inner liner comes unsnapped and partially blocks visibility of the rear window when you put the top down and later put it up. Mazda service did not make note of this in the service and didn't fix it. I asked the service advisor about it who then brought the car back in and a tech fixed it in a few minutes. When I got home'.same thing. Once you put the top down and then later put it up the inner liner unsnaps and hangs down partially blocking your rear view. …”
NHTSA complaint #10919013, filed 2016-10, 200 miles“Air conditioner stopped working. Ac compressor hose cracked. Shop said this is happening so much, to this year/ model, that they keep the part in stock.”
NHTSA complaint #11366246, filed 2020-10, 63,000 miles“Blind spot monitoring system would disengage ( come off) when you are driving while another vehicle is within range ( close on your left or right side. No light indicates on dash that the system is off nor any warning or beeps is heard if you activate you change lane signals. This has happen randomly at least three times all similar. Even if you depress and release the switch for this feature while driving ( to turn it off or on) it does not reactivate this feature nor is their any indication in the dashboard. …”
NHTSA complaint #11040460, filed 2017-10, 5,200 miles“I own the 2016 MX-5 nd gt with manual transmission and it has about 35,000 ish miles on it, but it's starting to have transmission and gear shift problems. 1) the car has issues with acceleration delay from gear 1 & 2, the torque, hp, none of it feel the same as when I bought it. 2) the car will start having rattling noise issues coming from under the hood, I suspect from the heat shield which is made from thin aluminum material. …”
NHTSA complaint #11210051, filed 2019-05Related service bulletins
- 11034437Jun 18, 2026DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may exhibit scratches (1) on the rear of the seat back bar garnish (2) from contact with the convertible top (3). Due to assembly variations, the…
- 11032104Apr 30, 2026DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may require the replacement of a damaged VIN plate or vehicle certification label. To obtain a replacement VIN plate (bulkhead-mounted and visible…
- 11032103Apr 21, 2026This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory…
- 11028133Jan 26, 2026There are currently 2 methods for cutting a new auxiliary key blank. A. Auxiliary Key Trace Cut Method • B. Auxiliary Key Code Cut Method 2019 and newer models require a 10-digit…
- 11028127Jan 5, 2026Some customers may report an odor or water in the HVAC system and upon inspection, the cabin air filter may be found to be wet.
- 11026904Dec 10, 2025A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the…
- 11023703Sep 30, 2025Some vehicles may have one of the following DTCs stored in memory along with a system status notice on the Multi-information display OR display a system status notice with no…
- 11023702Sep 30, 2025Interior parts made of resin have antistatic coating to prevent dust from sticking on the surfaces, and depending on the conditions of use, the antistatic components may…
- 11022742Aug 22, 2025Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.) when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's…
- 11022728Aug 15, 2025When replacing the MAZDA CONNECT tuner and amp unit (TAU) with a replacement tuner for any reason, a call must be made to inform SiriusXM of the existing Radio ID and the…
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Mazda MX-5
11 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Mazda MX-5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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