What's Wrong with the 4th Generation (2016–2020) MX-5 Miata?

MX-5 Miata owners have made 10 complaints about the 2016–2020 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 15th out of 36 Mazda generations in overall reliability, with some exterior and suspension concerns.

Compare With Other MX-5 Miata Generations

What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

4th Generation (2016–2020) MX-5 Miata Key Numbers

  1. 3 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 10 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 15th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 36 eligible generations.

Recent 4th Generation (2016–2020) MX-5 Miata News

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