2005 Mazda RX-8 air bags problems
24 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2005 Mazda RX-8, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 11% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
Airbags failed to deploy after front and side impact accident resulting in significant damage (vehicle might be totaled). Speed at impact was approximately 40 to 60 mpg resulting in injury to driver and passenger.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mazda rx-8. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v773000 (air bags) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the parts were not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. In addition, the air bag warning light illuminated. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v344000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Mazda RX-8
- Engine 35 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 33 complaints
- Transmission 22 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints