What are the worst Mazda MX-5 Miata years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Mazda MX-5 Miata year is 1999 - complaint rates far above this model's median.

Mazda MX-5 Miata: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 1999

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

200029 complaints · 0 recalls 1999worst year74 complaints · 0 recalls 199629 complaints · 0 recalls 199530 complaints · 0 recalls 199028 complaints · 0 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.