2005 MAZDA RX-8 Equipment Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Equipment Issues in the 2005 MAZDA RX-8

3 equipment complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 MAZDA RX-8. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Injuries
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Deaths

All Equipment Complaints

#10414660 |
DASHBOARD OVER AIRBAG BEGAN TO CRACK OVER THE AIRBAG ON 01/102010. AS THE MONTHS WENT ON, IT GOT MUCH BIGGER. I HAVE CONTACT MY LOCAL DEALER AND ALSO MAZDA USA. THEY SEEM TO DODGE THE WHOLE THING, OR SAY ITS JUST COSMETIC.I'M AFRAID FOR MY FAMILYS SAFTEY, WITH THE WHOLE AIRBAG MAYBE COMING OUT.I'M GLAD THAT I HAVE AN EXTRA WARRANTY BECAUSE SO MANY THINGS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TT
#10286190 |
A NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS PURCHASED FROM A MAZDA DEALER IN MAYAGUEZ, PUERTO RICO ON AUGUST 29, 2009. THE SAME WAS PLACED ON THE VEHICLE, A 2005 MAZDA RX-8 SHINKA MODEL, ONE WEEK AFTER THE PURCHASE SINCE WE HAD TO WAIT FOR THE ARRIVAL OF THIS PART AND A NEW SET OF SPARK PLUGS THAT WAS ALSO PURCHASED AT A PRICE OF $200.00. THE CAR WAS NOT IN USE UNTIL THE END OF SEPTEMBER 2009. ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 THE CAR HAD A FAILURE AND I COULD SEE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE CAR AND THE CAR TURNED OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. I COULD SMELL BURNT PLASTIC AND SAW MELTED PLASTIC COMING BELOW THE CAR. THE DAY ALL THIS HAPPENED, IT WAS RAINING SO THE CAR WAS PROTECTED FROM A FIRE DUE TO THE RAIN. I GOT PICTURES OF SOME OF THE MELTED PARTS. AFTER THE CAR...
#10249650 |
I'M GOING IN TODAY FOR THE THIRD TIME BECAUSE MY AC CONTINUES TO MAKE A NOISE WHEN THE FAN IS BLOWING. I CANT EVEN BEGIN TO LIST ALL OF THE PROBLEMS I'VE HAD WITH THIS CAR. JUST TO NAME A FEW I'M ON MY SECOND ENGINE, NEW BRAKES, BATTERY AND TIRES BEFORE 40K MILES AND I WAS TOLD BY THREE DIFFERENT SHOPS THAT SOMETHING IS REALLY WRONG WITH THE BRAKES BUT MAZDA CLAIMS OTHER WISE. I'VE HAD A TWO NEW RADIATORS AND MY DRIVER WINDOW WENT OUT ALONG WITH EVERYTHING ELSE FROM THE VISOR FALLING OFF DURING THE HOT SUMMER BECAUSE IT JUST MELTED. HOW DOES A "SUN VISOR" MELT. I'VE HAD THE SHIFTING PADDLES REPLACED BECAUSE THEY JUST DIDN'T WORK AND I DON'T EVEN REALLY USE THEM, THE GAS CAP LOCK BROKE AND I HAD TO PRY IT OPEN SINCE THE EJECT NO LONGER WORKED... I THINK YOU GET...

Other 2005 MAZDA RX-8 Problem Areas

Power Trainmanual Transmission 22 complaints Air Bags 21 complaints Power Train 21 complaints Steering 16 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 15 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 12 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 11 complaints Engine 9 complaints Electrical System 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 8 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 7 complaints Unknown Or Other 7 complaints Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 5 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Suspension 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentotherlabels 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint
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