Suspension
Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
What Owners Say
"I am not a mechanic and don't have car smarts. I was talked into a suspension package when buying the car. The fact that the suspension system is wearing out (what specifically, I don't know even though a mechanic tried to explain) in less than $40k miles driving the same streets I have been driving for 18 years with other vehicles that have had more miles, but no suspension problems truly annoys me. I paid a premium for a cr@p product."
Anonymous, TX (2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Both rear shocks were leaking fluid. Replaced."
Anonymous, OH (2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"normal wear. replaced struts front and back to regain tight sports car ride and handling."
Fred R., AZ (2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"front strut began leaking and affected ride"
Richard J., MD (2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The rear shock dampening got mushy ad did not feel as tight as when first purchased at 16,000 miles in 2014. I replaced the struts/shocks at 68000 miles."
Fred R., AZ (2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Rear shocks replaced"
Anonymous, LA (2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"left rear had small leak"
Anonymous, CA (2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Rear wheels would hop around corner on a bump. Shock/struts were weak and needed replacement"
Steven L., NJ (2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The rear shocks were making a grouning noise and casused an out of balance of the tires. Replacing the shocks fixed the issue."
Anonymous, OH (2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"noticed during tire rotation, resolved."
Anonymous, MD (2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)
"oticed during tire rotation, resolved."
Anonymous, MD (2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)