2004 Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2004

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2004 Mazda RX-8 repairs by problem area

Engine (58%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (2%)

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2004 Mazda RX-8 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Mazda RX-8 4dr Coupe

238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD

120280 mi

C $400
Rear wheel bearing Swar bar end-link snapped off 
24500 mi

US $1200
Replaced all four shocks with Konis to solve leaking shock problem. 
60760 mi

C $600
Front alignment bushings had seized and were no longer adjustable. All front suspension bushings were replaced with polyurethane. 
72000 mi

US $70
Sway bar end links replaced. 
146000 mi recall replacement of ball joints 
235000 mi

US $15
popping sound from front end during cornering rear springs failed, bump-stops destroyed 
267000 mi

US $200
Front shocks 
74000 mi

US $400
Rear Springs weak and needed replacing. Noise on small bumps. Replaced with factory new ones and required 4 wheel alignment. Raised car in rear 1.5" so could get proper camber. 
88000 mi Plastic bushing for steering shaft fell out and wheel was like a broken tilt. Not repairable. Replaced with used steering shaft assembly $125 from bone yard. Mazda new part price was $900. 
108600 mi

US $700
Power Steering cuts out 
47000 mi

US $368
Left rear shock absorber leaking, detected during oil change at dealership. Both rear shocks replaced w/ Koni adjustables. 
107000 mi

US $20
Wiring from the torque sensor mounted on the steering column sensitive to added impedance through the connectors. My power steering failed. Cleaned & weather-proofed the power steering control harness connectors.  
86800 mi

C $880
Seized alignment bushings and bolts 

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2004 Mazda RX-8 4dr Coupe

197-horsepower 1.3L R2 4-speed shiftable automatic RWD

12000 mi

US $100
Power steering module replaced. 

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2004 Mazda RX-8 Suspension Problems

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