2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Reviews, Ratings, Prices

Body Hardware

Power or manual windows, locks and latches, tailgate, hatch or trunk, doors or sliding doors, mirrors, seat controls, safety belts, sunroof, convertible top.

What Owners Say

Convertible top

"The straps inside the top that help the framework move when the top is being closed from a previous open position came loose."

Keith D., TX (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"Premature wear marks, would of eventually worn through. Replaced free under warranty"

Dave C., CA (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"Head liner drooped down and obscured rear view"

John L., NV (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"The tension straps have broken and are scheduled for a dealer TSB fix. There has been a couple rattles from the top as well"

Jonathan E., MO (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"A strap inside the that makes the top frame move with the top when opening broke where it is attached"

Keith D., TX (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"Broken staps Noice"

Cheryl J., FL (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"Broken straps. Dealer had no experiences with this kind of repair, broke 3 other things while doing the roof repair: a stud deep in the body, infotainment button, latch of convertible top"

Anonymous, PA (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"Interior roof lining came down, blocking view via the rear view mirror through rear window. This happened twice, requiring two different repairs"

Kevin P., CA (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"straps were broken upon delivery. Took 2 months to get the parts to fix it. Didn't affect operation, but required three trips to the dealer to fix it"

Dave J., GA (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"Missing clips after brought in for service. Was not sealing properly around back glass window"

Steve M., FL (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"The convertible top was poorly made. It started rattle since the car was only three months old. Now it started to become rusty recently. Dealer would not fix it."

Tsang L., WA (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"The roof liner repeatedly came loose just above the rear window. The liner hung down to cover part of the rear window and partially obstruct the rear view mirror. After repeated attempts to correct the problem, the dealer replaced the convertible top under warranty."

Jim O., MO (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

In-car Electronics

CD or DVD players, radio, speakers, GPS, communication system (e.g., OnStar), display screen freezes or goes blank, phone pairing (e.g. Bluetooth), voice control commands, steering wheel controls, portable music device interface (e.g., iPod/MP3 player), backup or other camera/sensors.

What Owners Say

Display screen freezes up

"Problem was fixed with a software update"

Gary M., CA (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"Screen goes blank as it tries to recycle and correct the GPS problem"

Anonymous, NC (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"Dealer said he had to "re-set" the system and the problem was solved"

Harry F., MS (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

Display screen goes blank

"Problem was fixed with a software update"

Gary M., CA (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

In-dash navigation system (GPS)

"Unit would not activate"

Anonymous, NY (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"The SD card for the navigation went bad and was replaced and the problem was resolved."

Anonymous, AZ (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"The built in GPS/Information doesn't work at startup the car. It recycles often trying to work correctly but it stops the radio and or Bluetooth connection during this process. It most likely needs a new SIM card which are expensive"

Anonymous, NC (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"GPS stopped working"

Anonymous, GA (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"Related to earlier problem of system "freeze-up"

Harry F., MS (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

Phone pairing (e.g., Bluetooth)

"Bluetooth pairing is inconsistent. Applied firmware update to rectify"

Jonathan E., MO (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

Software update fixes

"Dash warning light intermittently on - Mazda replaced sensor."

Anonymous, CT (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

Body Integrity

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.

What Owners Say

Air or water leaks

"Car is a convertible. Roof split. Hole was crescent shaped with radius of about 8 inches. Whole roof had to be replaced. Total cost about $2,000. Replacement roof is coming apart and leaking a lot (standing water puddles in car) after 14 months. Dealer that did the repairs has not returned my call"

Anonymous, (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

Seals and/or weather-stripping

"Same as other problem mentioned. Had to replace the entire roof, which only lasted about 14-15 months. Leaks leave standing water puddles inside. Has ruined the experience with this car"

Anonymous, (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"Air leak noise"

J G., NY (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

Squeaks or rattles

"Convertible top rattle. Mazda identified the problem and made the repair. No problem since the repair."

Anonymous, NC (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"The volume controls in the steering wheel started to rattle. The dealer replaced these controls and the problem was resolved."

Anonymous, AZ (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"Convertible top had an annoying rattle"

Anonymous, NC (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"noticeable squeak in the soft top mechanical linkage"

Anonymous, MD (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"soft top missing spacer that caused excessive rattling. Other mechanical parts of the soft top needed to be tightened."

Anonymous, MD (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

Wind noise

"In comparison to the other two Miatas I've owned, I've experienced inordinate wind noise, which ended up being an issue with the seal. Even after repair the noise is more prevalent than my other Miatas"

Teresa G., CA (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

Climate System

Blower (fan) motor, A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate control, refrigerant leakage, electrical failure.

What Owners Say

A/C compressor

"I detailed my experience in my previous comments. I would add that the failed seals in the compressor had not be identified as a known issue as far as I could determine. It seemed curious that it would fail at the same time as other seals in the system, an issue that was a known problem."

Anonymous, WI (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"Air conditioning went out three times; once under warranty and the other two immediately out of warranty. I was very dissatisfied that having bought the car new it was not handled under warranty completely."

Anonymous, CA (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"The A/C compressor needed replacement of a part, which was ordered and replaced. It was covered by warranty."

Jack P., MI (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

Automatic climate control

"I've had two failures of the air conditioning: one about six months after purchase, and the other, a "catastrophic" failure for which Mazda had to replace the whole system, after one year"

Teresa G., CA (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

Refrigerant leaks

"The air conditioning system stopped working and an inspection determined it was leaking from several areas due to failed seals, including in the compressor. The repair involved replacing the seals, a metal tubing component and the entire compressor. The initial estimate was $1800 and the car was out of warranty. I discovered Mazda had identified at least some of the issues in a technical service bulletin as early as the fall of 2015. After a conversation with a Mazda customer service rep the company agreed to cover approximately half the cost of the repair. Still, I was disappointed that a car which is generally considered very reliable would have such an expensive repair when it was only four years old and had been driven relatively little (about 27,000 miles) in that time."

Anonymous, WI (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"poor cooling. covered under a TSB by warranty"

Anonymous, TX (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"leak in low pressure line, replaced. leak in high pressure line, replaced, out of warranty repair"

C F., NJ (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"The AC was not cooling sufficiently so I mentioned it to the Service manager when I took the car in for normal service. Apparently the system was leaking coolant. The mechanic tested for leaks and then tightened all connections. So far I have had no problems and the AC is working normally."

John H., FL (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

Transmission Major

Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, clutch replacement.

What Owners Say

Clutch replacement

"After 9500 miles the clutch is worn and smells of burning, will have to be replaced soon. Most miles are city but thats still too few for a $2500 clutch replacement"

John H., MD (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

Transmission rebuild or replacement

"shifting from 1st to 2nd. notchey shifting/grind once in a while. factory service letter on this. replaced tranny under warranty."

Richard R., FL (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"Several gears broke"

Anonymous, MA (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"Original design had a flaw where gears were failing. Mazda has redesigned the weak components and completely replaced the transmission. They said they have received a service bulletin about this problem with the 2016 6 speed manual transmission"

Anonymous, VA (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"Grinding between ist and 2nd gear"

Anonymous, FL (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

Paint/Trim

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling), loose interior and exterior trim or moldings, rust.

What Owners Say

Loose exterior trim or moldings

"Top windshield surround flew off while driving on highway."

Anonymous, IL (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

Loose interior trim or moldings

"The plastic trim under the A/C vent became loose and causing rattles. Dealer fixed it under warranty"

Tsang L., WA (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling)

"This car's paint chips too easily."

Jerry B., OH (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

Exhaust

Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, leaks.

What Owners Say

Other/unsure

"System switched itself off when driven on narrow country roads with close roadside trees and other objects. System would not reset until car turned off and on, or perhaps after being driven for 20-30 minutes on an open road."

Anonymous, VA (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"Passenger airbag disengaged light came on when rider was sitting there. Normally this light comes on when the seat is empty or there's less than 80 lbs of weight on the seat indicating a child is sitting there. The sensor had gone bad and was replaced under warranty."

Anonymous, TX (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

Transmission Minor

Gear selector or linkage, leaks, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission.

What Owners Say

Rough shifting

"Several gears broke while shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, leaving car disabled"

Anonymous, MA (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

Transmission computer

"Recall"

Ronald W., (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

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

Wheel bearings

"At about 11,000 miles, the wheel bearings in the rear driver-side wheel needed replacement. Then, again, at 22,000 miles, the same replacement was required. I expect to do this again at 33,000 miles. :-("

Anonymous, GA (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

Drive System

Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, 4WD/AWD components, driveline vibration, traction control, electronic stability control (ESC), electrical failure.

What Owners Say

Stability control (ESC)

"Failure of a proximity switch caused error lights to illuminate on ABS, Stability Control and Tire Pressure Warning systems."

Kevin J., OH (2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

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