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Common Problems with 2004 Mazda RX-8

Retrospectively, the 2004 Mazda RX-8 had 378 complaints, and 20% of issues had something to do with STEERING problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2004 Mazda RX-8?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2004 Mazda RX-8 fall into the category of STEERING. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

STEERING 77 AIR BAGS 47 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 46 POWER TRAIN 38 ENGINE 30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 18 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16 VISIBILITY 12 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9 STRUCTURE 9 SUSPENSION 9 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 9 EQUIPMENT 7 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 5 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 4 TIRES 3 SERVICE BRAKES 3 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2 WHEELS 2 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2 SEATS 1

Worst 2004 Mazda RX-8 Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

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...

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...

STEERING
2004 Mazda RX-8 June 12, 2012 Victims: 1

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx-8. the contact stated that the driver was traveling 35 mph when another vehicle crashed into the vehicle precedin...