37 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2004 Mazda RX8. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Mazda RX8 based on all problems reported for the 2004 RX8.
Mazda RX-8 passenger airbag dash cover cracks over time thus exposing airbag I see this as a definite eyesore not to mention how dangerous it is having an exposed airbag. I no longer feel safe having my kids in the car with me in the passenger seat. I feel as if it will inflate at any moment. I took the car to the Mazda dealership and they told me not to worry about it, or that I can pay $500-$600 to have them replace it.
The consumer was involved in an accident in which he lost control of his vehicle. None of the air bag deploed although the vehicle was a total loss.