Mazda RX8 owners have reported 189 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 26 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (53 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine (17 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Rx8. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost all motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Read details...
I have a 2005 Mazda Rx8, at 104,000 miles on the engine the compression went out. My warranty expired at 100,000 miles. I noticed other Rx8 owners are having the same problem. I had a Mazda rx7 which had over 170,000 miles before the engine gave up. Read details...
Takata recall I received a call regarding an 'escalation' of my recall and when I called back the individual on the phone said they could not find my information. The last time I tried to get my Rx8 repaired I was told I have to drive the car over an hour to the shop to get airbag fixed - this is Read details...
Multiple trouble codes all at once after not having any trouble codes after a long period. As of now 56,000 original miles. Traction control improperly functioning causing vehicle,s maximum speed to 3 mph. Multiple misfire,s with new spark plug, new spark plug coil packs and new spark plug wires. Read details...
2005 RX-8 leaking oil cooler line faults breaks car veered off the road onto right side grass under heavy breaking due to suddenly slowing traffic. Normally, car breaks very well, linearly, and straight. After checking what caused this, I found the entire left underside sprayed with engine oil. Read details...