2011 Mazda MAZDA2
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2011 Mazda MAZDA2 has 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is steering problems (47% of all complaints), specifically: when speeds under 20mph the steering rack rattles. currently there is a tsb for the repair to replace the rack and pinion. *tr.
17
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.2x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
STEERING
8 complaints- • WHEN SPEEDS UNDER 20MPH THE STEERING RACK RATTLES. CURRENTLY THERE IS A TSB FOR THE REPAIR TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION. *TR
- • TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSE A BUMPING SOUND IN STEERING, IT CAN BE FELT. THE STEERING RACK HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. THE PROBLEM STARTED AT ABOUT 50000 MILES AND THE CAR HAS 115000 MILES. *TR
- • AT LOW SPEEDS STEERING HAS A CLUNKING FEEL . MAKES DRIVER FEEL LIKE STEERING IS LOOSE.
“WHEN SPEEDS UNDER 20MPH THE STEERING RACK RATTLES. CURRENTLY THERE IS A TSB FOR THE REPAIR TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION. *TR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SEATS/RESTRAINTS
4 complaints- • BACK IN APRIL I WAS SENT A NOTIFICATION THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT AND THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN JUNE. I DIDN'T GET A LETTER UNTIL THE FIRST WEEKEND OF OCTOBER AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT AS SOON AS I COULD WHICH WAS A WEEK LATER ON OCTOBER 9TH. WHEN I GOT THERE I WA
- • THE SYMBOL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OFF AND BELT LIGHT KEEPS BLINKING ON THE DASHBOARD SINCE DEC 2017. I BOUGHT THIS FOR THE MAZDA DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS, I DON'T HAVE MONEY FOR THE REPAIR BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE WORK. PLEASE HELP ME WITH THE REPAIR, WE HARDLY USE AND PARK ONLY
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MAZDA 2. WHILE MAKING A U-TURN, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT DISCONNECTED AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO FALL TOWARDS THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED AND THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF
“BACK IN APRIL I WAS SENT A NOTIFICATION THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT AND THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN JUNE. I DIDN'T GET A LETTER UNTIL THE FIRST WEEKEND OF OCTOBER AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT AS SOON AS I COULD WHICH WAS A WEEK LATER ON OCTOBER 9TH. WHEN I GOT THERE I WA”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TIRES
1 complaints- • ****** PLEASE DO NOT ADD MY INFO. TO ANY SOLICITATION LISTS..****** PURCHASED NEW 2011 MAZDA 2, BLOW OUT OCCURRED WITH 3021 MILES ON VEHICLE/TIRES. 185/55/15 YOKOHAMA TIRES. LOW SPEED BLOW OUT AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. NO WRECK OR INJURY OCCURRED BUT IT SCARED BOTH ME AND MY 85 YEAR OLD FATHER. THE S
“****** PLEASE DO NOT ADD MY INFO. TO ANY SOLICITATION LISTS..****** PURCHASED NEW 2011 MAZDA 2, BLOW OUT OCCURRED WITH 3021 MILES ON VEHICLE/TIRES. 185/55/15 YOKOHAMA TIRES. LOW SPEED BLOW OUT AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. NO WRECK OR INJURY OCCURRED BUT IT SCARED BOTH ME AND MY 85 YEAR OLD FATHER. THE S”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
1 complaints- • ACCELERATOR STUCK TO THE FLOOR. AFTER ARRIVING AT DESTINATION AND SHUTTING OFF CAR, WAS ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THAT PUSHING ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE FLOOR RESULTS IN IT STICKING THERE. THIS IS A NEW CAR THAT I RENTED. *TR
“ACCELERATOR STUCK TO THE FLOOR. AFTER ARRIVING AT DESTINATION AND SHUTTING OFF CAR, WAS ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THAT PUSHING ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE FLOOR RESULTS IN IT STICKING THERE. THIS IS A NEW CAR THAT I RENTED. *TR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
AIR BAGS
1 complaints- • THE SYMBOL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OFF AND BELT LIGHT KEEPS BLINKING ON THE DASHBOARD SINCE DEC 2017. I BOUGHT THIS FOR THE MAZDA DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS, I DON'T HAVE MONEY FOR THE REPAIR BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE WORK. PLEASE HELP ME WITH THE REPAIR, WE HARDLY USE AND PARK ONLY
“THE SYMBOL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OFF AND BELT LIGHT KEEPS BLINKING ON THE DASHBOARD SINCE DEC 2017. I BOUGHT THIS FOR THE MAZDA DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS, I DON'T HAVE MONEY FOR THE REPAIR BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE WORK. PLEASE HELP ME WITH THE REPAIR, WE HARDLY USE AND PARK ONLY”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 17 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐STEERING: WHEN SPEEDS UNDER 20MPH THE STEERING RACK RATTLES. CURRENTLY THERE IS A TSB FOR THE REPAIR TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SEATS/RESTRAINTS: BACK IN APRIL I WAS SENT A NOTIFICATION THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT AND THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN JUNE. I DIDN'T GET A LETTER UNTIL THE FIRST WEEKEND OF OCTOBER AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT AS SOON AS I COULD WHICH WAS A WEEK LATER ON OCTOBER 9TH. WHEN I GOT THERE I WA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TIRES: ****** PLEASE DO NOT ADD MY INFO. TO ANY SOLICITATION LISTS..****** PURCHASED NEW 2011 MAZDA 2, BLOW OUT OCCURRED WITH 3021 MILES ON VEHICLE/TIRES. 185/55/15 YOKOHAMA TIRES. LOW SPEED BLOW OUT AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. NO WRECK OR INJURY OCCURRED BUT IT SCARED BOTH ME AND MY 85 YEAR OLD FATHER. THE S
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR STUCK TO THE FLOOR. AFTER ARRIVING AT DESTINATION AND SHUTTING OFF CAR, WAS ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THAT PUSHING ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE FLOOR RESULTS IN IT STICKING THERE. THIS IS A NEW CAR THAT I RENTED. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mazda MAZDA2 — Year Comparison
How does 2011 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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