Seats Problems of Mazda RX8

Mazda RX8 owners have reported 4 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat head restraint (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seats related problems of Mazda RX8


Recently reported Seats problems of Mazda RX8

The Seats problem

I bought a car that had a recall of the air bag the passenger seat air bag had been deployed was told by dealer it was under recall. After checking with the dealer the side seat air bag was not part of the recall was not replaced or even looked at .   Read details...

The Front Seat Head Restraint problem

The contact owns a 2005 Mazda RX-8. The contact received a recall notice one year ago. The dealer stated that they were not aware of the recall. The contact recently received another recall notice stating that the work has not been completed.   Read details...

The Front Seat Heater/cooler problem

: the contact stated the seat warmer of the vehicle stays on and get too hot. The contact expressed concerns that this could become a fire hazard. Updated 7/11/2006- the set becomes so hot that it's unbearable. There is only one temperature, no temperature selection.   Read details...




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