2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2017

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2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata repairs by problem area

Engine (8%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (46%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (23%)

Other (8%)

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2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata electrical repair cost distribution

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< $100 (100%)

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2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Engine not specified

3000 mi Nav system was intermittently non-functional 

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2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Coupe

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

12000 mi Battery would drain/go dead because the cruise control switch was in the "on" position even though the car was turned off. Manufacturer issued two recalls to fix it. 
12000 mi Blind spot sensors did not FULLY pick up vehicles in blind spot. ALSO did not (sort of) work when first starting car, only after a re-start. 

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2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Coupe

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

5400 mi Firmware was updated to fix a software issue which caused the battery to discharge when the cruise control was left on after shutting off the car. 

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2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2dr Convertible

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

1000 mi

US $65
Repaced battery - it wouldn't hold charge properly. (I think the dealer let it go dead on the lot.) 
11000 mi Dead battery. Ultimately found out was caused by bad software for cruise control 

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2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Electrical Problems

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