Table 1 shows three common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2006 Mazda RX8. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine shut off without warning (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems | |
| Engine Oil Leaking problems |
The contact's grandson owns a 2006 Mazda RX-8. The contact stated that while her grandson was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the vehicle had an oil pressure failure. Read details...
The vehicle experienced a starting issue unexpectedly. One day it no longer wanted to start I towed it in to Mazda they said the vehicle was flooded. Again in February 2015 the vehicle started experiencing the same issue having difficulty starting eventually it was taken in again to midas the issue Read details...
My vehicle experienced a defect known to Mazda to the extent of them issuing a recall (or ssp) in the canadian market due to use of corrosives and excessive wet seasons causing build up on and corrosion of the oil cooler lines. Read details...