Four problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2005 Mazda RX8. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2005 Mazda Rx8. While driving 10 mph, the contact stated that check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The dealer informed the contact that there were no related recalls and to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired or inspected. The current mileage was 55,206 and the approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Mazda RX-8. The contact stated the ehicle stalled when the rpms increased to approximately 1000. The contact stated the check engine light came on and the vehicle stalled. Several dealers were notified; however, the contact was unable have the failure diagnosed. The failure mileage was 62,000. The current mileage was 64,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Mazda Rx8. The abs and traction control light illuminated on 3 occasions. The check engine light also illuminated. The dealer repaired the check engine light 6 times. The failure mileage was 600. The current mileage was 6,000.
2005 Mazda RX-8. Consumer states rough running, stalling and flooding. The consumer stated the vehicle became almost impossible to start. He took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there was carbon in the engine and performed it a compression test. It barely passed the test. The dealer informed the consumer there were a lot of defects in Mazda RX-8 engines and that he would probably need a new engine in the future. The dealer replaced the battery and decarbed the engine. The vehicle has continued to idle roughly, stall and flood since the first visit to the dealership. Six months later when the consumer went to start the vehicle to warm it up, the engine light started to blink and the engine cut off. The vehicle was towed back to the dealership. They stated the engine needed to be decarbed again and the coils needed to be replaced.