Air Bag Related Problems of the 2005 Mazda RX8

Table 1 shows seven common air bag related problems of the 2005 Mazda RX8. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (four problems).


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2005 Mazda RX8

The Air Bag problem

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The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Tl the contact owned a 2005 Mazda RX-8. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle was involved in a front end collision. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the junk yard. A police report was filed.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

The passenger side air bag door, part number fey157k5x, has become brittle and is cracked where the airbag deploys. This creates a hazard as the brittle pieces of vinyl will become projectiles in the event of airbag deployment. This is clearly the fault of the manufacturer and should be remedied.   Read details...


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RX8 Service Bulletins
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