2004 Mazda RX-8 body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 20 complaints for the 2004 Mazda RX-8, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 69,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 69,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx-8. While driving at 70 MPH, the steering wheel independently turned in both directions. As a result, the contact crashed into a curb and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. In addition, the contact noticed that the rear passenger wheel well was curved and fractured. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle.
I sent my mazda in to the dealership to fix recalls and make a key. In excellent shape. One area with slight body damage. On 3/16/2018 was returned a car that doesn't run. With. Cracked dashboard, torn seats, multiple dents, charged 345 dollars on 6/10 2019. I was sent a tow bill as notification to pick it up.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Mazda RX-8
- Engine 137 complaints
- Transmission 82 complaints
- Steering 81 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 74 complaints
- Air bags 50 complaints
- Fuel system 39 complaints
- Electrical system 33 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 18 complaints
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