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Mazda MAZDA2 problems by year

Owners have filed 48 complaints about the Mazda MAZDA2 since 2011, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 2011 model year has 17 complaints, more than any other year, led by steering and seats problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
48
Recalls
4
Worst year
2011
Warranty extensions
3
Model years
2011-2014

Mazda MAZDA2 years to avoid

No model year of the Mazda MAZDA2 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mazda MAZDA2 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mazda MAZDA2 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2011201220132014

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mazda MAZDA2 problems

All model years combined.

  • Steering
    17
  • Seats
    8
  • Airbags
    6
  • Suspension
    5
  • Acceleration
    4
  • Tires
    3
  • Electrical
    3
  • Brakes
    3
  • Wheels
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Visibility
    1

Mazda MAZDA2 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2014829Steering13
20137513Steering41,49810
2012829Airbags15,17300
20116517Steering50,00010

Recalls 4

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Mazda MAZDA2 warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Mazda MAZDA2

What years of the Mazda MAZDA2 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mazda MAZDA2 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mazda MAZDA2?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mazda MAZDA2?

Steering, with 17 complaints across all years, followed by seats (8) and airbags (6).

How many recalls does the Mazda MAZDA2 have?

4 recalls between 2011 and 2014. The 2020 model year has the most, with 2.

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