Equipment Problems of Mazda RX8

Mazda RX8 owners have reported 53 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (27 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's carrier/rack (19 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Mazda RX8


Recently reported Equipment problems of Mazda RX8

The Equipment problem

Safety concerns of sam leman Mazda located in blooomington IL installed a radiator from auto zone instead of using Mazda-approved parts. Sam lemans modified other vehicle components to make the auto zone part fit and initially suggested using zip ties.   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

Front passenger airbag cracked dash and pushed out glove box.   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

Defective air conditioning -will not provide a vehicle until fixed. 2005 Mazda Rx8. Contacted Mazda corporation supposedly and they will not help. Who should I contact to get assistance?   Read details...

The Owners/service Manual problem

The bracket for the clutch pedal has broken 4 times. The milage is currently 81,000. I've contacted Mazda corp and the dealer I bought it from new. They're saying unless there's a recall we have to keep buying a new pedal/bracket assembly.   Read details...

The Labels problem

The vehicle certification label on the inside door panel shows the gross vehicle weight information and the VIN number, but the tire pressure and wheel size information is left blank.   Read details...




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