2004 Mazda RX-8 air bags problems
50 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2004 Mazda RX-8, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 86,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 9 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 86,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 9 injuries.
What owners wrote
The consumer was involved in an accident in which he lost control of his vehicle. None of the air bag deploed although the vehicle was a total loss.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx-8. The contact stated that the entire center console overheated to the point that it was unable to be touched. The contact mentioned that the passenger side air bag cover was bulging and could crack at any moment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,010.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Mazda RX-8
- Engine 137 complaints
- Transmission 82 complaints
- Steering 81 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 74 complaints
- Fuel system 39 complaints
- Electrical system 33 complaints
- Body & structure 20 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 18 complaints