Major Problems with Mazda Mazda2 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Mazda Mazda2 to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

Mazda Mazda2 complaint overview

36 recorded complaints across model years
Years covered 2011–2014
Most recorded categories STEERING (12), AIR BAGS (6), SEATS (4)
Highest recorded count 13 in 2013

Complaint counts are reports, not confirmed defect rates. Older model years have had more time to accumulate reports, and sales volume and reporting coverage differ by year. A higher count does not by itself make a year the least reliable, and these figures are not a failure probability.

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Best and Worst Years for Mazda Mazda2

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Mazda Mazda2.

Model Year	Complaints
2014 Mazda2	4
2013 Mazda2	13
2012 Mazda2	7
2011 Mazda2	12

Worst 3 Mazda Mazda2 complaints

2014 Mazda Mazda2 AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 9700 miles

2012 Mazda Mazda2 AIR BAGS

2011 Mazda Mazda2 TIRES Mileage: 3021 miles

Browse Mazda Mazda2 complaints by category

Problems with STEERING, AIR BAGS and SEATS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Mazda Mazda2 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STEERING rattling noise and knowing of steering column. independent service won't repair since there is an open recall for faulty steering...	12 ~ 38967 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owned a 2014 mazda 2. while driving at an unknown speed in reverse the contact struck an...	6 ~ 2425 miles
SEATS a recall was issued on the 2011 mazda 2 models related to a problem with the seat height adjuster mechanism...	4 ~ 38229 miles
SUSPENSION 2014 mazda 2. consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering system issues. *smd the consumer stated the right axle broke	3 ~ 32500 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL gas pedal stuck down causing unwanted accelerating. *tr...	3 ~ 20909 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM upon stopping turning off vehicle and removing ignition fob key fob key and ignition switch were very very hot to	3 ~ 30227 miles
WHEELS on the night dec 24 2014 i had picked up my rental car(1013 mazda 2 silver sedan) from dollar rental...	2 ~ 10151 miles
TIRES on the night dec 24 2014 i had picked up my rental car(1013 mazda 2 silver sedan) from dollar rental...	2 ~ 11661 miles
SEAT BELTS the symbol front passenger airbag is off and belt light keeps blinking on the dashboard since dec 2017. i bought...	1
POWER TRAIN 2014 mazda 2. consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering system issues. *smd the consumer stated the right axle broke	1
BODY > STRUCTURE there was/is no information on the door or in the owners manual to indicate tire pressure for this vehicle. had	1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM gas pedal stuck down causing unwanted accelerating. *tr...	1 ~ 41498 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY tire pressure monitoring system did not alert me to my front left tire that was blowing out. *tr...	1 ~ 5039 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i bought my mazda 2 new from ricart mazda and take it there for service. as i drive at a...	1 ~ 15173 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i purchased a mazda2 on april30th 2012. at approximately 850 miles i brought the vehicle to the dealership i purchased...	1 ~ 850 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2012 mazda2. the contact stated that the brake and accelerator pedals were design too close...	1 ~ 300 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES **** please do not add my info. to any solicitation lists..**** purchased new 2011 mazda 2 blow out occurred with...	1 ~ 3021 miles

FAQ

What year Mazda Mazda2 is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 4 years, Mazda Mazda2 models of 2014, 2012, 2011 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Mazda Mazda2?

Mazda Mazda2 models of 2013 and 2011 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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