KnownCarProblemsMazda RX-8 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 784 complaints with NHTSA about the Mazda RX-8 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2004, 2005, 2006. The most common problem overall: transmission.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Mazda RX-8 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 RX-8 | 38 | Air bags | 5 | 2 |
| 2006 RX-8 | 60 | Air bags | 5 | 1 |
| 2005 RX-8 | 162 | Transmission | 6 | 6 |
| 2004 RX-8 | 490 | Transmission | 10 | 17 |
26 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Mazda RX-8
- What years of the Mazda RX-8 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2004 (490), 2005 (162), 2006 (60).
- What is the most common problem with the Mazda RX-8?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the transmission (230), engine (183), steering (107).
- Which Mazda RX-8 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2011 (4), 2010 (5), 2009 (8). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.