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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 220 repairs.
2004 Mazda RX-8 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 34 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
Engine not specified
| 48000 mi US $400 |
200 miles after the motor was replaced (and 1000 after the transmission and torque converter was replaced), the starter went out leaving me stranded in a snow storm |
2004 Mazda RX-8 4dr Coupe
238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD
| 22320 mi C $35 |
Replaced the front headlight level sensor with a second-hand known-good unit. Work done by myself. |
| 66420 mi | Headlight washer solenoid or motor draws current with the car off, draining the battery. System still functional otherwise. Repair was put off to future; headlight washer system disabled by removing its fuse. |
| 98000 mi US $75 |
RFID system forgot keys when cooling fan failed to shut off after turning off car. It's done this twice before. Highly obnoxious. When it happens the car must be towed to the dealer and reprogrammed for the keys. |
| 98000 mi | They suggested the RFID problem *could* be the ecu or a few other components. They didn't know. Final cost to replace all the parts it could be was around 5k so I decided to just sell it. |
| 63000 mi US $1023 |
Alternator belt separated cutting wires shorted out coil pack, blew engine fuse setting code in security system disabling ignition requiring a tow. Also starter was going out so had that replaced at the same time as electrical repair. |
| 83000 mi US $400 |
Had to replace driver's side electric door locking assembly. |
| 89000 mi US $500 |
The Red LCD for the radio and heater description died. Damn. Everything worked but there were no eyes. Heater or radio. Cost $270 + labor. |
| 53000 mi | Replace main dash control panel and controls. |
| 70000 mi US $350 |
Replace heater control unit. |
| 189 mi | Completed Mazda recalls (1604B) Side Air Bag and (1704B) Dynamic Damper Bracket. |
| 22307 mi | Dealer Tech Service Bulletin. Replaced Starter, Plugs, Battery, and Reflashed. N/C |
| 50000 mi US $220 |
Replaced HVAC control module. The temperature dial would not allow hot air when selected. This was a common problem when I researched it on Rx8club.com. |
| 120280 mi C $400 |
Hot/cold air working intermittently |
| 33156 mi | Replace factory stereo head unit. |
| 42000 mi US $150 |
Small fire in alternator associated wiring, shop says alternator and associated wiring needed repair, fifty dollar deductible and paid for express shipping for parts, one hundred dollars. |
| 56000 mi | Airbag light on intermittently, diagnosed per shop car needs new Airbag electrical harness. Update: later cleared up on its own. |
| 72000 mi US $1150 |
Battery died, unable to jump, towed to dealer, batt. changed. |
| 55000 mi | HVAC temparature control circuit board needed repair (resoldering on one pin). |
| 55000 mi US $500 |
Burned out headlight (high beam) |
| 41000 mi US $600 |
Alternator defective |
| 44500 mi US $75 |
defective check engine warning prevents cruise control operation |
| 83000 mi US $770 |
Replaced the cabin temperature control module & shift lever boot. |
| 89700 mi US $65 |
Battery replaced |
| 57750 mi US $412 |
Car was failing to start; diagnosed incorrectly as a bad battery; turned out to be a faulty starter |
| 72000 mi US $230 |
HVAC/Radio display was cycling gibberish. Repair was to install a new CD player/ radio. This is the single disc unit. |
| 24800 mi $200 |
Changed starter motor. |
| 27380 mi $75 |
Reflash after jump start created problems. |
| 31000 mi | CD changer jammed |
2004 Mazda RX-8 4dr Coupe
197-horsepower 1.3L R2 4-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 79000 mi US $90 |
Drivers side HID headlamp burned out. It was not the bulb but the ballast. Mazda does not have a part number so dealer wanted $1500 to replace entire assembly. Had an automotive electrician do the job for $90.00 |
| 23000 mi US $1279 |
Starter replaced |
2004 Mazda RX-8 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 29000 mi US $298 |
The power lumbar support had a broken switch. Dealer noticed it during an inspection and took care of it under warranty. |
2004 Mazda RX-8 4-door
2-cylinder manual 2WD
| 22940 mi | The heat in the cabi would fluctuate from hot to cold (like the air conditioner had come on). Twisting the heat control knob from current setting of hot to cold and back again (repeat as necessary) would usually bring the heat back to the cabin. Replaced heater, details in email 050207 |
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