Body Problems of Mazda RX8

Seat builts need tighting.

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Severe outside paint degredation with 54,000 miles.

Takata recall. My 2006 Mazda Rx8 has had two recalls done on it. The 2nd owner had it done and afterwards a small crack started from one point where it was repaired. We had it done in gainesville again and brought it to their attention. They said they couldn't do anything except to buy a new dash. The cracks have continued to spread and I'm concerned that if the air bag inflates personal injury could be done to the passenger from parts of the dash exploding. I will not allow anyone to ride it the passengers seat because of this. This continues to get worse over time not on a certain day. We keep a sunshade in the window hoping that will slow it down but to now avail. This is a pleasure car and only as less than 36000 miles on it and it not abused.

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The contact owns a 2006 Mazda RX-8. The contact stated that the dash board on the passenger side of the vehicle was cracked. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v382000 (air bag). The contact was concerned for their safety due to the air bag being exposed and the air bag may deploy due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Mazda RX-8. While driving at 70 mph, the steering wheel independently turned in both directions. As a result, the contact crashed into a curb and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. In addition, the contact noticed that the rear passenger wheel well was curved and fractured. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. The VIN was unavailable.

I was driving on i4, and went to shift from 4th gear to 5th gear; I heard a snap and the clutch pedal went to the floor. I then had about 2 inches of travel in my clutch pedal. The clutch pedal breaking is a known issue with Mazda Rx8s. No, I do not have a heavy duty clutch.

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Front passenger air bag cover cracked and exposed.

The contact owns a 2007 Mazda RX-8. The contact stated that the dashboard over the passenger side air bag was fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that it was a standing issue; however, it could not be repaired per a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v354000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

The passenger side dash panel that is above the air bag cracks; which can be a safety hazard with the deployment of the air bag and cause injury to individual (possibly prevent deployment or create dash pieces that could cause serious injury). This is happening to multiple RX-8's (go to RX-8 club)! since this is a recurring issue with most if not all Rx8's it should be recalled and fixed by Mazda.

The contact owns a 2004 Mazda RX-8. The contact stated that both doors on the drivers side would not open from the interior or exterior. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 82,000.

Perforation - 2004 RX-8. The car is showing bubbling rust underneath paint, above passenger door. The dealer says they will not fix it until rust goes through the paint to the outside. Great policy for almost new car!.