Mazda RX8 - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

Mazda RX8 owners have reported a total of 986 problems for their cars built in the 8 model years listed in the chart below. The chart shows the number of problems reported across all service years for each given model year of the Mazda RX8. The 2004 Mazda RX8 cars have the most problems reported (611 problems).

Table 1. Total number of problems by model year for Mazda RX8

Model Year	Number of Problems
2011 RX8	5
2010 RX8	5
2009 RX8	8
2008 RX8	22
2007 RX8	52
2006 RX8	71
2005 RX8	212
2004 RX8	611

🔍 Common problems of Mazda RX8

The following chart shows the 23 most common problems for Mazda RX8 cars. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (219 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (189 problems).

Table 2. Common problems of Mazda RX8

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Power Train	219
Engine And Engine Cooling	189
Air Bag	116
Steering	112
Other Fuel System	54
Equipment	53
Electrical System	44
Visibility	31
Structure	27
Vehicle Speed Control	23

Suspension	22
Unknown Or Other	21
Gasoline Fuel System	19
Service Brakes	15
Exterior Lighting	14
Seat Belt	6
Tire	5
Wheel	4
Seats	4
Latches/locks/linkage	4
Electronic Stability Control	2
Parking Brake	1
Air Brake	1

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