Stylish, sharp, and reliable are the near-perfect words to describe almost every modern Mazda vehicle and the Mazda2 has been a cute and compact car from the brand. The 2011 model of the Mazda2 marks its entry into the United States and it turns out to be a dependable and economical city car. The hatchback has been recalled only once for a possible seat lifter link crack while in the complaints section, there are only 16 reports against it to date. The NHTSA initiated an investigation against the car for the airbag inflator rupture problem which has also affected several other vehicles across segments. The steering system of the car has attracted the maximum number of complaints while there are only a few reports regarding other areas of the car. In its class, the Mazda2 competes with the Toyota Yaris, the Honda Fit, and the Nissan Versa.
Mazda2 user complaints and problems
Miscellaneous problems
- Driver seat issue: The driver’s seat of a couple of 2011 Mazda2 units became loose. As a result, the driver was thrown to the front passenger side in one case while in the other case, the driver’s seat shifted from its original position while driving.
- Power steering failure: The power steering of some Mazda2 units failed randomly. In a couple of cases, the failures occurred while driving while in an isolated case the failure was detected during a periodic maintenance service. The faulty units were replaced by the dealerships.
- Sunroof shattering: One owner mentioned this issue in his report. While driving, the sunroof of his vehicle shattered suddenly with an explosion-like sound. There was no external impact.
2011 Mazda2 recalls
|
S.No. |
Recall Date |
NHTSA Campaign ID |
Issues noticed |
Additional remarks |
Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
February 9, 2017 |
17V082000 |
Seat Lifter Links may Crack or Separate |
If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash. |
Mazda will notify the owners, and the dealers will inspect the seat lifter links and install a reinforcement bracket to the lifter links, or replace the entire seat adjuster unit, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2017. |
Should you buy a used Mazda2?
The Mazda 2 comes up as the most preferable option for budget-constraint shoppers who need a dependable and compact urban car. However, the hatchback loses out on some key areas such as interior space, standard features, and cargo capacity. Nevertheless, it makes up to some extent with its sharp handling and appealing style. In the reliability section, the car leaves very little room for complaints and stays true to Mazda’s reputation. Getting a used model would only require an inspection for the steering and driver’s seat problems as mentioned above.
