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Subaru BRZ vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Reliability by Model Generation

Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Year and Model % of Average Repair Frequency  
2013 - 2018 Subaru BRZ Reliability by Generation2013 - 2018 Subaru BRZ
0% Best 31% Worst
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2016 - 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Reliability by Generation2016 - 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata
22% Best 76% Worst
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2006 - 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Reliability by Generation2006 - 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata
0% Best 25% Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Subaru BRZ

Subaru BRZ Reliability And Durability: Neutral
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 2dr Coupe 200-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed manual RWD
The manual transmission in this car is very overbuilt for this application. It was donated by Toyota, and is the unit that was in the previous-generation Lexus IS, which had 50-100 more horsepower and 100 lb/ft more torque. Buy a Subaru/Scion. . .and get a Lexus transmission. Triple synchros on gears 1-3 are very rare, and may be nonexistent on cars in this price range. This is expensive engineering, and is only available here because Toyota already had an off-the-shelf Lexus unit ready to go. Downshifts are a snap: No grinding, bucking, mechanical complaints. The Torsen limited slip differential is also a big plus. full 2013 Subaru BRZ review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Subaru BRZ

Subaru BRZ Reliability And Durability: Neutral
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 2dr Coupe 200-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed manual RWD
The manual transmission in this car is very overbuilt for this application. It was donated by Toyota, and is the unit that was in the previous-generation Lexus IS, which had 50-100 more horsepower and 100 lb/ft more torque. Buy a Subaru/Scion. . .and get a Lexus transmission. Triple synchros on gears 1-3 are very rare, and may be nonexistent on cars in this price range. This is expensive engineering, and is only available here because Toyota already had an off-the-shelf Lexus unit ready to go. Downshifts are a snap: No grinding, bucking, mechanical complaints. The Torsen limited slip differential is also a big plus. full 2013 Subaru BRZ review