Mazda RX8 owners have reported 6 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems |
The contact owns a 2005 maxda RX-8. The contact stated that the front seat belt was inserted into the rear seat receiver by a ten year old child. The child became trapped in the rear of the car. The harness was removed from the door so that he was able to maneuver his body out of the seat belt and Read details...
While driving 55 mph driver lost control of vehicle, and it hit a pole. Air bags deployed, but driver's seat belt broke. Read details...
In the new Mazda Rx8, the rear seat design with the high center console makes it very hard to latch the seat belt with a child booster seat, and impossible to do so for an older person or a person without good manual dexterity and a strong back. Read details...