2004 MAZDA RX-8 — Owner-Reported Problems

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

• Campaign 16V793000 was reported 4,700 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 17V354000 was reported 4,913 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 17V355000 was reported 4,180 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 17V474000 was reported 4,698 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 18V402000 was reported 5,022 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 19V781000 was reported 5,525 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.

Safety Recalls (10)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

1. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 04V074000

   Report date

   Feb 17, 2004

   Component:

   AIR BAGS

   Consequence:

   THE AIR BAG WILL NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH.

   Remedy:

   DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

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2. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 04V075000

   Report date

   Feb 17, 2004

   Component:

   POWER TRAIN

   Consequence:

   CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE CAN CAUSE THE INSULATOR TO COME OFF AND COULD POSE A HAZARD TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES.

   Remedy:

   DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAT INSULATOR. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

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3. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 05V317000

   Report date

   Jul 7, 2005

   Component:

   Not available in the source record

   Consequence:

   FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

   Remedy:

   DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE PARTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

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4. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 05V325000

   Report date

   Jul 20, 2005

   Component:

   SUSPENSION

   Consequence:

   IN SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE BALL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE BALL JOINT SOCKET AND A LOSS OF STEERING MAY OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

   Remedy:

   DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE CONTROL ARMS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

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5. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 16V793000

   Report date

   Oct 31, 2016

   Component:

   FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

   Consequence:

   The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

   Remedy:

   Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump sealing ring set and add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0516J.

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6. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 17V354000

   Report date

   Jun 1, 2017

   Component:

   FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

   Consequence:

   If the fuel pump pipe cracks, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

   Remedy:

   Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump filter kit, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1017E.

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7. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 17V355000

   Report date

   Jun 1, 2017

   Component:

   SUSPENSION

   Consequence:

   If the ball joint separates, steering control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy:

   Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1117E.

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8. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 17V474000

   Report date

   Jul 26, 2017

   Component:

   AIR BAGS

   Consequence:

   In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

   Remedy:

   Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1417G. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-382.

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9. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 18V402000

   Report date

   Jun 15, 2018

   Component:

   AIR BAGS

   Consequence:

   An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

   Remedy:

   Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018. Mailing to the affected RX-8 owners began July 6, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 16V354.

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10. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V781000

    Report date

    Oct 31, 2019

    Component:

    AIR BAGS

    Consequence:

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy:

    Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 13V130, 14V362, 14V773 and 15V869.

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