Mazda RX8 owners have reported 31 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's visibility (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's defogger (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Visibility problems | |
| Defogger problems | |
| Wiper problems | |
| Defogger Controls problems | |
| Defogger Heater problems | |
| Rearview Mirror problems | |
| Windshield problems |
2004 Mazda RX-8 passenger side sun visor slipped at the seams and dropped and would not stay back up. This impaired my vision while driving making seeing out the right side of the car through the front minimal. Read details...
The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Rx8. The contact stated the climate control knob failed and when the air conditioner was engaged, the heat would activate instead and vice versa. The contacts was advised by his personal mechanic that there was a failure within the climate control unit and it would Read details...
The ring/assembly holding the driver side visor cracked with normal use (putting the visor down (no excess force was used) and the visor fell into the driver's line of vision, obscuring vision. It was not possible to put the visor back up again. The ring fell out of the car interior. Read details...
The heater control units are failing on Mazda Rx8. When driving the air goes hot to cold back and forth. If you move the knob back and forth you can get your heat back. I have had windows fog up because the heat has gone out. I have contacted Mazda and they will not address it. Read details...
Ac and general cabin temperature problems. I am having a combination of problems with the heating and cooling of the car. In the summer when it is very hot there is a noticeable "pulsing" or on/off symptom of the cold air generated by the ac. Read details...