2014 Mazda MX-5 problems
Light NHTSA footprint — 6 owner complaints. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
The 2014 Mazda MX-5 has 6 NHTSA owner complaints on file (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 MX-5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 MX-5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 MX-5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 MX-5 (this page) | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 MX-5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 MX-5 | 34 | 1 |
| 2017 MX-5 | 11 | 0 |
Limited NHTSA data — only 6 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily.
Only 6 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident reliability call. Could be a clean record or just thin data.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
I am not sure when this occurred I noticed about (5) days after bringing my car home tiny chips in the paint. I drive safely have taken the safe driver course and it has been beautiful weather here I have been trying to touch up the paint with the same Mazda paint touch up…
Wbaught car when it was (2) and had about 22k miles immediately windshiled filled with tiny chips paint started chipping at (6) huge sections of paint gone. And clutch fades at light only 41k miles.Mazda impossable to deal with.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Mazda miata. The contact stated while driving in reverse and then shifting to drive with the brakes applied, an abnormal clunking noise was heard from the passenger's side rear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who confirmed the noise…
When traveling about 20 MPH, approaching an intersection, the car brake stopped working. As the car slowed down and got off the road, it was stopped by shifting to park. The brake worked again after stopping. This is the second time the brake stopped working. The first time was…
Common questions
Is the 2014 Mazda MX-5 reliable?
Limited NHTSA data. Only 6 owner complaints have been filed for the 2014 Mazda MX-5, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Should you avoid the 2014 Mazda MX-5?
Only 6 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident reliability call. Could be a clean record or just thin data. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2014 Mazda MX-5 without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
What should I check before buying a used 2014 Mazda MX-5?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2014 Mazda MX-5 to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.
Is the 2014 Mazda MX-5 a good used car to buy?
Hard to say from federal data alone — only 6 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.
What's the most common problem on the 2014 Mazda MX-5?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
How do I check if my Mazda MX-5 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2014 Mazda MX-5?
Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 6 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.