Question 1

Is the Mazda MAZDA2 reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Mazda MAZDA2 has 60 total NHTSA complaints across 4 model years. The most reliable years are 2012 (13 complaints). Years to avoid: 2011 (17 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Mazda MAZDA2 should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2011 Mazda MAZDA2. The 2011 model has the most complaints (17) with the top issue being STEERING.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Mazda MAZDA2?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Mazda MAZDA2 are 2012 (13 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2014	15	2014 MAZDA 2. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHIC...	Average
2013	15	RATTLING NOISE AND KNOWING OF STEERING COLUMN. IN...	Average
2012	13	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA2. THE CONTACT ST...	Excellent Reliability
2011	17	WHEN SPEEDS UNDER 20MPH THE STEERING RACK RATTLES....	Below Average

Mazda MAZDA2 — All Years

Mazda MAZDA2 — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid