Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 2008 Mazda RX8. The number one most common problem is related to the power steering light on (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Steering Light On problems | |
| Steering problems | |
| Power Steering Failed problems |
While driving to work on day during a turn the power steering partially went out making the turn very difficult to hold and to straighten out after. Upon leaving work the steering worked fine until the next day when making a turn on my way home the same thing happened with the power steering but Read details...
The contact owns a 2008 Mazda RX-8. While driving 45 mph making a left or right turn, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed, but not repaired. Read details...
Power steering failed at only 85000 miles, almost caused me to crash with my two toddlers in the back seats!!! now it is going to cost me over 2k to fix it, I am a military wife, in germany, and almost crashed due to Mazda's lack of quality!!!! Read details...