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2005 Mazda RX-8 repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (2%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)
Other (2%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 123 repairs.
2005 Mazda RX-8 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (74%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Mazda RX-8 4dr Coupe
238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD
| 32000 mi US $50 |
Drivers side mirror rattles. |
| 37300 mi US $264 |
Rattling driver side mirror. Replacement mirror ordered. New mirror installed. Cost not reflected in price. |
| 27600 mi | Water leaked into right rear tail light assembly. I fixed it by adding some foam weatherstripping tape to the original gasket, and the problem has not happened since. |
| 33000 mi US $5 |
Loud rattle from steering wheel. There is a TSB for this requiring felt pad be placed over a piece of metal behind the steering wheel cover. There are no MAZDA dealers where I am so I placed a rubber strip in the edge of the steering wheel |
| 50000 mi US $200 |
Condensation inside both taillights. Removed, dried, resealed. |
| 72300 mi US $6 |
Right rear taillight assembly filling up with water |
| 28520 mi C $130 |
Repair rear license plate bolt holder. |
| 34100 mi | Warranty repair: 2 x Rear tail light gasket (Feb replaced rear was already taking in water) 2 x lower engine mounts Climate control module Front Headlight level sensor Clutch bearing Headlight adj. Recall: Fuel Tank shield Oil cooler hose, mudg |
| 63000 mi US $380 |
Dash developed cracks on passenger side just above the air bag. Replaced dash pad. |
| 23560 mi $10 |
Left rear view mirror rattle. Opened it and stuffed it with plastic cement to stop the noise, WORKS |
| 32000 mi US $330 |
Tail light replaced because it had water in it. |
| 24000 mi | Replaced gasket on passenger side tail light (held water). |
| 39000 mi | Both rear taillights had condensation in them. replaced under warranty, tsb for them. |
| 43000 mi | Rust formation at contact point between rear freestyle doors and kick panel. Known issue with TSB. Repaired under warranty, though took some wrangling with Mazda. |
| 58000 mi | Condensation in tail light, results in fogging. Removed taillight, cleaned gasket and clogged water drainage channel (was full of dirt, prevents proper drainage, which then leaks into taillight). Fix was not succesful, moisture persists. |
| 22000 mi | Pass. side rear taillight assm.leaked. Taillight assm. was in stock and replacement was done in 2-hours. |
| 23000 mi | Left tail light replaced because moisture in it. TSB for this. |
| 25000 mi | Right tail light replaced because water in it. TSB for this. |
| 47000 mi | Tail light condensation/seal problem fixed under warranty/TSB. Whole tail light assembly replaced and proactive replacement of second non-damaged tail light. |
| 31000 mi | Water collected in taillight due to failed gasket, approximately 3 inches. Taillight replaced under warranty. |
2005 Mazda RX-8 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 20000 mi | Condensation in tail lights. |
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