| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata repairs by problem area
Engine (53%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (3%)
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Chart based on 32 repairs.
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (35%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine not specified
| 70000 mi | New exhaust required |
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 97200 mi US $25 |
Thermostat failed open, symptoms include very slow warm up and poor temperature regulation. |
| 115000 mi US $120 |
Replace O2 sensor |
| 115000 mi | VTCS solenoid died. Simple replacement. |
| 63000 mi US $600 |
Oil leak - oil pan gaskets needed to be replaced. The engine mounts were replaced at the same time. |
| 60000 mi US $400 |
Radiator replaced at the suggestion of mechanic. Tanks discolored, was told it could fail soon after 10 years of service. |
| 108000 mi US $600 |
fuel pump-replaced. |
| 111300 mi | Crank angle sensor. |
| 76880 mi A $500 |
Car loses power on hot days and has to pull over. Believed to be petrol pump which repaired but problem remains. Car has to be put in again at mechanic. |
| 99000 mi US $400 |
Oil pan gasket leaking and new engine mounts required. |
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 87000 mi | Engine leaks oil, likely from rear main seal. Definitely not from the valve cover gasket. |
| 92000 mi US $500 |
Radiator cracked. Replaced radiator. |
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 120000 mi US $736 |
Two ignition coil packs |
| 112000 mi US $1000 |
Camshaft sensor was throwing an ODB2 error code and needed to be replaced. |
| 122000 mi US $300 |
Crankshaft sensor replaced because loss of signal was causing engine misfire. |
| 122000 mi US $1500 |
Full tune up: valve cover gasket, valve clearances, timing adjustments. I was having a small oil leak from the valve gasket cover. I was also experiencing harsh misfiring at full or even partial throttle which was fixed via the tune up. |
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible
142-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 45000 mi US $900 |
Car just coughs and dies No repair, paid cost looking for problem. Took to local garage found cause to be Gas. Too much alcohol in gas. Only now go to certain stations without alcohol. |
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