2005 Mazda RX-8 engine problems
35 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2005 Mazda RX-8, which is 17% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 49,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 49,000 miles, and 65% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Dt: the consumer purchased a new mazda rx8. The vehicle experienced what the consumer suspected was a problem that occurred while in park and the rpms increased, causing excessive heat buildup which affected the oxygen sensors as well as the ability to drive the vehicle. This could also lead to a fuel tank leak and ultimately a fire. Vehicle would not restart and had to be towed to the mazda dealer. The mazda dealer notified the consumer about a recall of a similar nature concerning the fuel tank.
Driving the car it cuts off and rolls backwards and could possible hit another car. Was told that service center change maintenance schedule on the car an would not cover a repair like this under warranty due to my neglect of not knowing the new schedule they made up. And because I followed my owners manual that the repair would not be covered. I feel that these cars should be recalled and have the problem fixed to why the cut off this is a danger to anyone who is driving to have a car cut off an roll backwards.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Mazda RX-8
- Drivetrain & axles 33 complaints
- Air bags 24 complaints
- Transmission 22 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints
Engine problems in other years
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