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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Chrysler Crossfire vs Mazda MX-5

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Chrysler Crossfire

Total complaints
404
Avg per model year
81
Recall campaigns (all years)
1
Most complained year
2005 (189)
Top problems: Structure, Electrical System, Visibility

Mazda MX-5

Total complaints
59
Avg per model year
9
Recall campaigns (all years)
6
Most complained year
2016 (34)
Top problems: Power Train, Unknown OR Other, Structure

Complaints by model year

YearChrysler CrossfireMazda MX-5
2008277
20073817
20064125
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.