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Major Problems with Mazda RX-8 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Mazda RX-8 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2004, for instance, is the worst year for the RX-8. Older RX-8 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Mazda RX-8 Problems

AIR BAGS
2005 Mazda RX-8 October 5, 2008 Victims: 2

Airbags failed to deploy after front and side impact accident resulting in significant damage (vehicle might be totaled). speed at impact was approximately 40 to 60 mpg resulting in injury to driver and passenger. *tr

ENGINE
2004 Mazda RX-8 March 31, 2006 Victims: 1 Mileage: 16000 miles

Engine failure, purchased car 3/11/2006, a couple of weeks later the car started idling roughly, then stalling, the computer module has been replaced twice, the engine once, i still have problems with acceleration, the last incident happened last week 7/29/2007, i was in the center lane pulling out into the passing lane and the car lost all power but did not stall my head was slammed forward almost hitting the stirring wheel and a few seconds later shot off like a rocket slamming my head back against the drivers seat, causing my neck to whip lash i have had a ...

AIR BAGS
2004 Mazda RX-8 March 2, 2018 Victims: 1

Takata recall-car starts when cold,then it dies in the traffic,got engerys pushing car out of traffic,like car but it has lots of recalls and needs to be fixed right away.won't drive madza 2004 after this happened. *tt the consumer stated while attempting to push the car off of the highway, after it died, he lost his grip and was dragged behind the vehicle. *js

What is the most common problem with Mazda RX-8?

Overall the worst problem with Mazda RX-8 relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific RX-8 years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 107 STEERING 104 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 104 POWER TRAIN 74 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 65 ENGINE 46 ENGINE 45 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 42 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 38 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 33 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 28 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 25 VISIBILITY 24 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 21 STRUCTURE 16 BODY 15 SUSPENSION 13 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 12 EQUIPMENT 11 EXHAUST SYSTEM 10 COOLING SYSTEM 9 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 8 GASOLINE 7 SERVICE BRAKES 6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 5 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 5 TIRES 5 LOWER BALL JOINT 5 AIR CONDITIONER 4 SEAT BELTS 4 FRONTAL 4 WHEELS 4 ELECTRICAL 4 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 4 DELIVERY 3 EMISSION CONTROL 3 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 3 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 3 TAIL LIGHTS 3 FUEL PUMP 2 FRONT 2 HEADLIGHTS 2 SEATS 2 ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT 2 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2 FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY 2 TANK ASSEMBLY 2 STARTER ASSEMBLY 2 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2 SIDE/WINDOW 2 VISIBILITY/WIPER 2 DOOR 1 FRONT 1 DRIVELINE 1 ROTOR 1 MECHANICAL 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 REAR/OTHER 1 HEATER CORE 1 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 IGNITION 1 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 1 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 1 SIDEWALL 1 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 1 CRUISE CONTROL 1 WHEEL BEARING 1 FRAME AND MEMBERS 1 FAN 1 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 1 HEAD RESTRAINT 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 ROTOR 1 BELL HOUSING 1 LABELS 1 POWER STEERING FLUID 1 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 1 NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 1 MARKINGS 1 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

The information about Mazda RX-8 common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.