Table 1 shows eight common suspension related problems of the 2004 Mazda RX8. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension lower ball joint (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension wheel bearing (two problems).
The contact owns a 2004 Mazda RX-8. While the vehicle was being serviced for routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered that the front passenger side control arm lower ball joint was deteriorating which could cause a loss of power steering. The vehicle was not repaired. Read details...
While driving at approximately 45 miles per hour on a rural road, the front passenger ball joint separated from the lower control arm, causing the control arm to first drop onto the inside surface of the front passenger wheel and then onto the ground as the wheel moved out of its normal position. Read details...
The contact owns a 2004 Mazda RX-8. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer (modern Mazda Dodge ram, 68 waterbury rd, thomaston, CT, 06787, 860-283-4304) to be serviced per NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v355000 (suspension), 16v793000 (fuel system), and 17v354000 (fuel system). Read details...