Mazda RX8 owners have reported 14 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tail light (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Headlights problems | |
| Tail Light problems | |
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Tail Light Switch problems |
Part numbers fe03-51-21yd (rear) and fe03-51-22yc (front). I have complained to the dealer when the car was under warranty that the headlights were not illuminating correctly my driving area at night. I took the car in to the dealer today and I was told that these parts are not covered. Read details...
2004 Mazda Rx8. Consumer writes in regards to several defects in the vehicle. The consumer stated about a year after having the vehicle, the rear tail lights started filling up with water. Also, the vehicle stopped running with no warning. Read details...
The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Rx8. While driving various speeds, the vehicle will stall without warning. He took the vehicle to a local repair shop and a mechanic stated that fuel flooded the engine and causes the vehicle to stall. The engine was completely replaced. Read details...
Water leaks into the rear tail light assemblies. Corrosion affects the operation of the tail lights, turn and stop signals. Mazdausa claims this is "normal". Read details...