| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata repairs by problem area
Engine (16%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)
Other (14%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 64 repairs.
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
166-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 71000 mi US $150 |
Radio controls stopped working. Replaced with a working used radio. |
| 87000 mi US $135 |
HVAC blower not functioning. Replaced blower and system resistor. Radio replaced before not working (cd player not accepting discs). Replaced entire unit with fully functioning used part. |
| 20000 mi US $60 |
Both key remotes failed to open or lock doors or the trunk. New batteries made no difference. Needed reprogramming. Wow. Wrong. Battery in the key was upside down. I found it, fixed and it work. |
| 33000 mi US $740 |
REPLACED LEAKING CONDENSER COIL |
| 78000 mi US $20 |
Map light switch failed. Map light assembly replaced. |
| 27900 mi | Car would not start due to faulty relay in fuse box. Second time this has happened. Last time was about two years ago. Relay replaced, but dealer took a week to figure out the problem. |
| 55300 mi US $900 |
Ac condenser needed replacement. |
| 101800 mi US $400 |
Heater fan motor stopped working and was replaced. |
| 19000 mi US $50 |
Radio Faceplate Replaced |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 121000 mi | I replaced broken factory CD changer-stereo for an additional repair cost of $500 in parts. About 2 hours changing the HID lights, fog lights, licence plate lights, & side marker lights. I replaced broken key FOB which will require a locksmith to program and will end up costing $400 total. |
| 126000 mi US $120 |
The starter fuse blew. Worked OK when replaced. But blew again. I replaced the starter myself. Very hard job due to location and limited space. Required draining coolant and removing the factory oil cooler to access. |
| 113000 mi US $200 |
Trunk door lock button was occasionally not triggering an unlock. Whole button was replaced and fixed the problem. |
| 49000 mi US $1000 |
Air bag sensor located under passenger seat faulty. Shop found a code when running a diagnosis for the check engine light caused by the oxygen sensor. |
| 10200 mi | Poor radio reception |
| 13000 mi | Cd changer would not unload cds, they ordered the unit and it was replaced |
| 43800 mi | HVAC blower motor very noisy |
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