NHTSA vehicle safety data

2003 Mazda MX-5 Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2003 Mazda MX-5 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 1 owner complaint is on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Mazda MX-5.

2003 Mazda MX-5 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Mazda MX-5, describing incidents dated November 26, 2010.

Most-cited components

  • Power Train 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10369707 · Filed

    THE LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL HAS FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 81,000 MILES. I'VE BEEN INFORMED THAT REPAIR PARTS ARE NOT MANUFACTURED AND THAT A NEW DIFFERENTIAL MUST BE INSTALLED. THERE ARE NONE IN STOCK IN THE UNITED STATES AND THEY ARE ON BACK ORDER INDEFINITELY. THERE IS NO TIME ESTIMATE OF ANY KIND…

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2003 Mazda MX-5 right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

Other Mazda MX-5 model years

Check your 2003 Mazda MX-5 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Mazda MX-5 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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