Does the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata, including Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › Software; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm). Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata problems?

Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are visibility/wiper (4), steering (2), power train (1), electrical system (1).

How much does a 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata cost to own for 5 years?

About $37,836 over 5 years ($631/month) at an estimated $12,000 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata

The 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 68/100. Expect about $37,836 to own it for five years, or $631 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 11 complaints.

Recalls: 2
Complaints: 11
5-yr cost: $38k
MPG (EPA): —

Fair

Ownership Score

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs nearby years

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2 recalls may apply

For the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

What's wrong: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2023 MX-5 Miata vehicles. A software error in the air bag control module may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 6924I.

Check recalls for this exact VIN at NHTSA

Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

5-year cost to own

Estimated $12,000 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.

$37,836

$631/month · $0.63/mile

Depreciation	$2,910
Insurance (national avg.)	$12,000
Fuel / charging	$6,700
Maintenance	$7,180
Repairs	$4,000
Loan interest	$3,326
Taxes & fees	$1,720

Estimate, not financial advice. How we calculate.

Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

11 complaints1 involved a crash

Visibility/Wiper4
Steering2
Power Train1
Electrical System1
Tires1
Air Bags1

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars

Overall: Not rated
Frontal: Not rated
Side: Not rated
Rollover: Not rated

What to check on a used 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.

Electrical and lights
- Test every window, lock, light and wiper.
- Watch for warning lights that stay on after start-up.
Steering
- Does the car drift or pull on a straight road?
- Turn the wheel lock to lock and listen for clunks or whines.
Airbags
- The airbag light should come on at start-up and then go out.
- Ask for proof that any airbag recalls were completed.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

Common 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata problems

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata a good car to buy?: The 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 68/100. Expect about $37,836 to own it for five years, or $631 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 11 complaints.
Does the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata have recalls?: NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata, including Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › Software; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm). Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata problems?: Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are visibility/wiper (4), steering (2), power train (1), electrical system (1).
How much does a 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata cost to own for 5 years?: About $37,836 over 5 years ($631/month) at an estimated $12,000 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.