Verdict
2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Fewer reported complaints than most coupe.
Owners filed 4 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 86% of 2010 coupes. Seat Belts leads the reports (25%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2010 coupes, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
4
Reports to NHTSA, 2010
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
No data
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 86% of 2010 coupes
The bar is this car's percentile among 2010 coupes by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Seat Belts issues lead owner complaints (25% of 4 reports), followed by suspension (25%).
Share of all 4 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 10865052.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.
Fuel economy by trim
No EPA fuel-economy record is available for this model year. Some trims and older vehicles were not tested or are not in the current EPA feed.
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2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
Owners filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata — fewer complaints than 86% of comparable 2010 coupes, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
The most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (25% of complaints) and suspension (25%).
How many recalls does the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata get?
EPA fuel-economy figures for the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata aren't available yet.