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Common Problems with 2005 Mazda RX-8

Retrospectively, the 2005 Mazda RX-8 had 141 complaints, and 14% of issues had something to do with AIR BAGS problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2005 Mazda RX-8?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2005 Mazda RX-8 fall into the category of AIR BAGS. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

AIR BAGS 20 POWER TRAIN 19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15 STEERING 14 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10 ENGINE 9 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 7 EQUIPMENT 3 SUSPENSION 3 SEAT BELTS 3 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 3 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 VISIBILITY 2 STRUCTURE 2 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2 WHEELS 2 TIRES 2 SERVICE BRAKES 2 PARKING BRAKE 1

Worst 2005 Mazda RX-8 Problems

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

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 approxi...

POWER TRAIN
2005 Mazda RX-8 July 21, 2016 Victims: 1 Mileage: 95003 miles

Driving my mazda rx8 last night on a local highway shifting from fifth to sixth gear the clutch pedal gave way and doing 65mph and stuck itself unde...

AIR BAGS
2005 Mazda RX-8 March 1, 2019 Victims: 1 Mileage: 150000 miles

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 mazda rx-8. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle was involved in a front end collision. the air bags did not deploy. there w...