2004 Mazda RX-8 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 81 complaints for the 2004 Mazda RX-8, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 81 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 73 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 23 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 11 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 73 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
On april 3,2012 at 10pm in buffalo ny. I was driving my 04 rx8 around a bend at 35MPH. I experienced a jerk/twitch in the power steering. The indicator light came on instantly I lost the steering sending me into the front of a steel divider of a train bridge. I was taken to ecmc by ambulance. I luckily only suffered minor injuries to my back neck ribs head and shoulder. I am not one to sue nor am I'm going to pursue any legal action against mazda.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx8. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the power steering suddenly failed and became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised her that the body control module had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Mazda RX-8
- Engine 137 complaints
- Transmission 82 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 74 complaints
- Air bags 50 complaints
- Fuel system 39 complaints
- Electrical system 33 complaints
- Body & structure 20 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 18 complaints
Steering problems in other years
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