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2006 Mazda RX-8 repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 82 repairs.
2006 Mazda RX-8 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Mazda RX-8
Engine not specified
| 17000 mi | Engine replaced due to low compression. |
| 82000 mi | Engine light notifying of cat failure, loss of power. Catalytic converter replaced under warranty. A year earlier (4/10) the engine an intake manifold were replaced. |
| 98000 mi | Motor Mounts went bad - severe vibration and idle roughness |
2006 Mazda RX-8 4dr Coupe
238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD
| 104000 mi | Corrosion on battery terminals caused engine to crank too slowly, would not start and flooded. Cleaned terminals then went through deflooding procedure for probably the fifth time since I got the car. (Crank for ten seconds with foot to floor, wait ten seconds, crank normally for ten seconds, wait ten seconds, repeat; usually requires about ten minutes of this, near the end of which I'm usually ready to give up.) |
| 45880 mi C $191 |
low coolant level warning light came on when the coolant level was fine; known problem with RX-8s (Bulletin No: 01-040/10 |
| 58280 mi C $370 |
Replaced the Secondary Shutter Valve as per service bulletin 01-019/08 (MIL ON - P2070 SET). Original SSV is prone to sticking due to carbon deposits; part replaced with new design from Mazda. Replaced ignition coils, spark plugs, and wires with aftermarket units from BHR. Car was hesitating around 5-7000 RPM ~$700 CAD for all parts |
| 66340 mi | Flooded engine |
| 75681 mi C $6100 |
Engine lost compression and was undriveable. Work done to engine: replaced rotar housings, surfaced irons, replaced all seals, oil passage upgrade (this work done by RX-7 Specialties https://www.rotaryengine.com/). Other components that were replaced: Oil Injectors, Thermostate, Waterpump, Spark Plugs. Installed OMP adapter (https://www.rotaryaviation.com/store/p6/Oil_Metering_Pump_Adapters.html). Replaced clutch/pilot bearing/throwout bearing. Replaced catalytic converter with cat-less mid-pipe. |
| 54000 mi US $1200 |
Needed new Ignition Coils / Plugs and Wires Catalytic Converted failed and needed replaced |
| 34000 mi US $110 |
Bought a new radiator fluid reservoir on ebay for about $110. A friend installed for a couple of beers. |
| 36000 mi | total engine failure Total engine replacement. After first engine replacement failed it took 8 more work days to install a 3rd engine. After engine was replaced..... I needed a new catalytic converter. Catalytic converter failed. |
| 39000 mi US $100 |
Coolant overflow bottle replaced to fix defective coolant level sensor. |
| 42000 mi | Catalytic converter replaced |
| 49000 mi | Sticking secondary shutter valve in intake system at low ambient temperatures. Problem went away when weather got warmer. |
| 67000 mi US $80 |
Engine flooded. |
| 105000 mi US $6000 |
Engine replacement; clutch also replaced while engine was out. |
| 90000 mi US $1000 |
Engine compression failure in one rotor. Engine would not turn over due to flooding (typical on this model when spark plugs and/or coils need replacing). Dealer did engine compression test. One rotor failed test. Dealer recommended replacement of engine. Replaced spark plugs and coils. |
| 6000 mi | Cat rattling/fell apart/replaced under warranty. Took the dealer 4 attempts after 4 breakdowns to find the cause. Not impressed |
| 29000 mi £2000 |
Another catalyst has fallen apart. Out of warranty so huge bill. $2000. Not impressed |
| 30000 mi £7500 |
Engine running on one rotor, failed compression test. Needs a new engine, in the Uk so only 3yr warranty. $7500 to repair. Not impressed Engine running on one rotor, failed compression test. Needs a new engine, in the Uk so only 3yr warranty. $7500 to repair. Not impressed |
| 33000 mi £2780 |
Rear rotor - rotor tip seal failed with a tiny piece breaking away - about a 1mm deep. After much arguing with mazda UK they providea new engine but i had to pay an excessive amount to the stealers to put the engine in. |
| 41000 mi | Engine warning light. Dealer replaced ignition coils under warranty. Next day, engine broke a seal (catastrophic event) and engine needed to be replaced. Took 2 wks to get engine and another wk to install. |
| 44000 mi | radiator reservoir. valve getting stuck closed replaced under warranty. |
| 43000 mi | Radiator reservoir not cycling fluid. Not opening under acceleration. Needs to idle for fluid to cycle. |
| 27900 mi | The infamous RX8 flooding problem, which required a tow, priming, and plugs replacement to restart. |
| 20000 mi US $400 |
excessive fuel consumption |
| 21000 mi US $375 |
excessive fuel consumption--8 with regular driving |
2006 Mazda RX-8 4dr Coupe
212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 23200 mi | Flooded and wouldn't start. Flooding procedure did not work for owner |
| 24000 mi | idling rough when outside temp below 40F. Emissions pump had stuck sensor |
| 45500 mi | Rotary motor carbon build up. Motor replaced under warranty paid by manufacturer |
| 68000 mi | Catalytic converter replaced under warranty |
| 14000 mi | Both engine mounts were cracked. Dealer said this is common, and they put better, upgraded mounts in. I noticed the problem because the idle was extra loud, and you could even feel in in the pedals. |
| 20200 mi US $1100 |
First time ever, the engine flooded and car would not start. Now, I rev the engine before shutting off, but sometimes it still is hard to start. It is possible to due to car's age. |
| 200 mi | Purchased car, CEL at 200 miles - faulty gas cap gasket |
| 41788 mi C $280 |
Check engine light diagnostic - clear cam sensor error. Install winter tires, detailing. Check engine light diagnostic - clear cam sensor error. Install winter tires, detailing. |
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