Electrical System Related Problems of the 2005 Mazda RX8

Table 1 shows seven common electrical system related problems of the 2005 Mazda RX8. The number one most common problem is related to the starter (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the electrical system (two problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Mazda RX8


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2005 Mazda RX8

The Starter problem

The rotary engine Rx8 (my 2005) continues to have starting problems. I have just over 100000 miles on my vehicle. I've replaced the starter three times now, the spark plugs at least twice, three batteries. It is an unreliable vehicle and has had to be towed six times now.   Read details...

The Electrical System problem

Failure of clutch pedal assembly. A plastic plate cracked and caused an irritating plastic binding noise, ever time I released the clutch pedal. This apparently happens a lot, sometimes it is fixable but in my case I had to replace my entire assembly, as I was told if it completely cracked I would   Read details...

The Ignition problem

: the contact stated while driving at 70mph, the anti-skid and check engine lamps illuminated. After the lamps illuminated, the vehicle's engine revved and the vehicle lost power. The speed decreased from 70mph to 15mph within 8 seconds.   Read details...


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