Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2004 Mazda RX8. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems |
The clutch pedal (already a known problem by Mazda, but no recall has yet been announced) cracked while I was driving last year. I was on hwy 13 in minnesota and barely got control of my speed (was barely able to maintain use of the clutch) it sat until I could get it repaired, the same pedal is Read details...
The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Rx8. The contact states that while driving with cruise control set and hitting the brakes to slow down or stop , and if pressing the resume button ,the car will actually set itself 5 mph more than what originally had the speed set for. Read details...
The dummy pedal on the left has a design flaw which enables high heels to be trapped between the pedal and the floorboard. My foot has been trapped forcing me to stall the car and pull over five lanes on the freeway and off the road to remove my foot. Read details...