The J.D. Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.
81
Out of 100
Quality & Reliability
Not Rated
Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.
Driving Experience
Great
85/100
Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.
Resale
Average
76/100
J.D. Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.
Dealership Experience
Not Rated
Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.
Mazda MX-5 Miata hangs steady as the hands-down favorite of enthusiasts who demand nothing shy of total driving truth. Performance wise the new MX-5 Miata is definitely engineered to get all the right sensations popping in your head. Starting with a free-revving 16-valve 2.0-liter DOHC VVT engine that kicks out an assertive 167 horse power and7200-rpm redline. All the while grabbing a pump-taunting 28 miles per gallon highway. Its newly revised track-tuned independent suspension results in handling that borders on telepathic. And its 4-wheel disc brakes—complete with ABS Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and reinforced brake lines—help ensure linear fade-resistant stops. The interior of the new MX-5 Miata incites visceral anticipation in its most meticulously upholstered form. Automatic climate control and steering-wheel-mounted controls for both the stereo and cruise control are also standard. A Bose® 7-speaker design features patented AudioPilot® technology that cancels distracting ambient road noise. Fortunately the Bluetooth® hands-free phone capability and Advanced Keyless Entry & Start are both available on the Grand Touring. The MX-5 Miata Power Retractable Hard Top disappears in 12 seconds when you push a button. The 2011 MX-5 Miata: Exhilaration Comes Standard!
J.D. Power Award Winner
Quality Award Winner
Awarded to the brands/models with the fewest problems reported per 100 owners during the first 90 days of ownership