Mazda MX-5 Miata vs Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 391 | 951 |
| Model years covered | 1990–2005 | 2007–2009 |
| Worst model year | 1999 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 1994 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 52 | 9 |
| Fires reported | 12 | 13 |
| Injuries reported | 43 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 27.4% | 2.8% |
Mazda MX-5 Miata by year
What breaks
Airbags
83
21.2%
Engine & Cooling
37
9.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
32
8.2%
Electrical System
32
8.2%
Brakes
31
7.9%
Body & Structure
28
7.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
25
6.4%
Tires
19
4.9%
Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
271
28.5%
Electrical System
130
13.7%
Airbags
126
13.2%
Steering
78
8.2%
Suspension
78
8.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
71
7.5%
Engine & Cooling
62
6.5%
Body & Structure
22
2.3%