We have classified the 19 complaints from 2005 Mazda RX-8 about POWER TRAIN into the following categories.
My mazda rx-8 has a manual transmission, and the clutch bracket just broke off for no special reason. it is to my understanding that under any circumstances these components should not break. mazda did fix it for me. funny thing is mazda tech line saids this is a *one time warranty repair* only. this clutch bracket problem is a very well known issue in the rx-8 community, but mazda just keep replacing broken brackets and wait for user's warranty period is over. i just do not understand what do mazda mean by "one time repair" only. what i concern now is that. what if the clutch bracket breaks when im driving on the highway at 50 miles an hour? it will not be funny and i might just die. another thing is that, mazda always try to blame it on aftermarket parts for their own failure. there should be a lot of rx-8 user complaining about this clutch bracket issue. please check.*cn
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mazda rx-8. while driving in stop and go traffic the bracket that holds the pedal in place broke and the clutch pedal fell to the floor. the vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were 102000.