Mazda RX8 owners have reported 44 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's starter (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Sporadic power steering loss, almost got into 2 accidents. While driving I would loss power steering. Read details...
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...
Mazda Rx8: sir, I have been the sole owner of this vehicle since the day I purchased it, and each time I'm on a business trip for one week or more, the car has to be towed for services. Either for flooding out or recharging the battery. Read details...
: 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...
Electric-assist power steering, randomly in the parking lot the wheel will turn all by itself, one way turns easier than the other, sometimes you have no power steering and other times your steering wheel turns like butter, I live in the mountains with a very windy and dangerous roads, I've taken Read details...