Mazda RX-8 in Nevada, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2011
Mar 2011 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

Mazda RX-8 in Virginia, United States Mar 2012 - Feb 2013
May 2012 72400 mi	Car overheated. Thermostat and waterpump replaced. Fan relay replaced. The work was performed under extended warranty.  Catalytic converter was found to have failed. Owner paid for catalytic converter Engine seals were found to leak.
Jul 2012 73500 mi	Second and third gear syncro mesh failed. First, Second, and Third gears were replaced.
Sep 2012 76000 mi	Coolant hose was slowly leaking coolant on electric steering. Electric steering stopped functioning. Upon inspection, Mazda tech discovered that the coolant was shorting out the steering. Hose was replaced.

Mazda RX-8 in Indiana, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012 51000 mi	Bad PCM - Replaced under emmisions warranty

Mazda RX-8 in Michigan, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2016
Aug 2013 21800 mi	Replaced ignition coils. Motor mount has been replaced with Mazsport (now defunct) solid engine mounts. Bounce totally gone. It did however break the stud securing the mount on the subframe but that was a result of a clutch kick around a round about. Fixed it with grade 10 bolt.

Mazda RX-8 in Georgia, United States Jan 2013 - Jul 2017
May 2016 177700 mi	Replace radiator

Mazda RX-8 in Illinois, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013 114000 mi US $6700	I got a engine replacement for this car in december of 2011 and just recently, the engine blew again. I took it to mazda and they would not cover it by warranty and i was stuck paying well over $6,700 for repairs on it

Mazda RX-8 in California, United States Dec 2011 - May 2012
Jan 2012 US $100	MIL P2096, Cleaned MAF, Replaced the downstream o2 sensor, Added Fuel injector cleaner to the gas tank. Replaced gasket between the Cat & exhaust manifold

Mazda RX-8 in New York, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018
Jun 2013 63000 mi US $175	Replaced rear o2 sensor.
Jul 2017 72000 mi US $70	Sway bar end links replaced.

Mazda RX-8 in Oregon, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2014
Feb 2014 95000 mi US $1000	Complete clutch replacement. Friction plate worn out, throw-out bearing hanging on by a thread. Very impressed that after countless track days and runs through the twisties the clutch finally gave out. Took 95,000 miles to do which isn't bad.
Jun 2014 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.
Jul 2014 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.

Mazda RX-8 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Oct 2013
Feb 2011 44000 mi	Clutch pedal was creaking; dealer replaced clutch pedal/bracket under extended warranty provided by Mazda.
Apr 2012 52200 mi US $250	Clutch master cylinder unable to maintain pressure. Replaced clutch master cylinder.
Oct 2012 54000 mi US $103	Engine compression tested below minimum levels.
Jun 2013 55000 mi	HVAC temparature control circuit board needed repair (resoldering on one pin).
Oct 2013 56000 mi	Engine tested for low compression.

Mazda RX-8 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Jul 2014
Sep 2010 80600 mi C $50	Replace SSV vacuum actuator
Sep 2012 86800 mi C $880	Seized alignment bushings and bolts

Mazda RX-8 in Louisiana, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2017
Oct 2012 107300 mi US $40	Fuel pump replaced.
Dec 2012 109000 mi US $1500	Rear end rebuilt, was clunking.
Oct 2013 116500 mi US $450	Clutch changed. The pressure plate failed. Could no longer disengage the clutch. Replaced everything (clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, pilot bearing) resurfaced flywheel. Not bad considering it was the original.
Jul 2014 125200 mi US $4500	Replaced Engine.
Sep 2015 134000 mi US $180	Coil failed. Replaced all with new.

Mazda RX-8 in Wisconsin, United States May 2011 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016 48300 mi US $120	Fan and temperature knobs broke. Both on same day! First problem I can recall for this car.

Mazda RX-8 in Ohio, United States Apr 2013 - Feb 2018
Dec 2015 98000 mi US $200	A new fuel pump was installed to replace the gradually failing original. The symptoms were hard starts, lack of acceleration when less than 1/2 a tank, and increasing long term fuel trims (trying to compensate for reduced fuel pressure).
Jul 2016 102500 mi	Catalytic Converter Failure
Sep 2016 105000 mi US $300	Installed an OEM quality MagnaFlow catalytic converter and silencer mid-pipe to replace the previously failed unit (failed one was aftermarket not OEM).

Mazda RX-8 in Florida, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2023
Jul 2011 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.
Nov 2011 64300 mi	Clutch Bracket snapped. Worked just long enough to drive the car directly to the Dealer for free replacement. Dealer had one in stock. Got car back the next morning.
Aug 2012 67200 mi US $150	Replaced all 4 coil packs and wires. Appeared to be original. Just starting to fail.
Dec 2012 68000 mi US $500	Gas Tank overflow badly leaking upon every fill up. Had to replace seals and two parts. Dealer only items. Fire hazard if left unrepaired.
Jan 2013 65700 mi US $300	Passenger side dash cracked in H where airbag door deploys. Had to be replaced. Cosmetic. Mazda only replacement not repairable.
May 2014 73500 mi US $1300	Fuel pump failing replaced, solenoid for throttle positioner failed replaced, fuel vacuum sensor failed replaced.
Jun 2014 74000 mi US $400	Recurring idiot light code for "Lean on Rotor 2". Dealer had replaced several items previously with this code. Replaced Mass Air Sensor in intake. Permanently corrected idiot light for lean condition. 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.
Sep 2014 76000 mi US $400	Motor mount was leaking. Had them install new set while there for normal maintenance items.
Aug 2016 83000 mi US $400	Had to replace driver's side electric door locking assembly.
Apr 2017 85000 mi US $200	Replaced SSV Solenoid due to CEL P0661 and mechanic physical tests of 3 solenoids controlling AIR, SSV and VDI behind intake manifold. I purchased the part thru Mazdaspeed at discount and Mechanic installed it. Cost $200 total.
Jul 2017 86300 mi	At 85,500 miles clutch was worn out and slipping in higher gears under acceleration. I autocross this car year round so it held up well. Replaced everything as the factory flywheel is unable to be resurfaced. Got Fidanza improved steel one which needed counter weight from automatic to balance it. Also got Stage 1 exedy clutch. Most people wouldn't like it as much stronger springs tends to stall car:) Once apart discovered that my throwout bearing was nearly toast but was still working and not making noise. Every 25,000 miles I replace the plugs and wires. The big tipoff for me that a coil or coils are dying is out of nowhere the car won't fire off like normal. Will take twice as long or more to start over 5 seconds. At 30,000 I replaced the Auto Zone coils. Performance improved. Running car at high revs in 2nd gear and them firing 3x every rotation would be about 3000 x 3 = 9000 firings/minute at 9000rpm due to the +3x ratio of flywheel gear to output shaft. That's a lot of stress on the 4 coils. If I drove the car on the hwy in OD the coils would last a very long time. At least twice as long.
Nov 2017 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.
Sep 2018 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.

Mazda RX-8 in California, United States Nov 2011 - Jul 2018
Sep 2015 118000 mi	Original thermostat stuck closed thus causing overheating. Replaced with new OEM part. Working waterpump replaced as a preventative step.
Jun 2016 123000 mi US $120	Fuel pump started leaking at outlet after removal for cleaning. The plastic outlet is a known weakness on RX-8, which tends to develop hairline crack. Replaced 120k-mile Mazda OEM unit with Delphi FG1250, which was an OEM supplier.

Mazda RX-8 in British Columbia, Canada May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013 57660 mi C $150	Clutch flex hose burst. Had the car towed to a nearby mechanic and flex hose replaced with a stainless steel braided one.

Mazda RX-8 in Massachusetts, United States - Apr 2007
Feb 2004 189 mi	Completed Mazda recalls (1604B) Side Air Bag and (1704B) Dynamic Damper Bracket.
Apr 2004 2013 mi	Dealer reflashed PCM to version "M". Oil/Filter change and tire rotation.
Feb 2006 22307 mi	Dealer Tech Service Bulletin. Replaced Starter, Plugs, Battery, and Reflashed. N/C
Apr 2007 30097 mi	Dealer 4206F recall, replaced plugs and reflashed. Replaced trans and diff fluid.

Mazda RX-8 in Texas, United States - Jan 2007
May 2006 53000 mi	Replace main dash control panel and controls.
Oct 2006 65000 mi US $500	Replace broken sunvisor. Repair water in tail lights.
Dec 2006 70000 mi US $350	Replace heater control unit.
Jan 2007 73275 mi US $2050	Replace motor, spark plugs, coils, spark plug wires.

Mazda RX-8 in California, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 43000 mi US $1500	Replaced clutch and flywheel - both had completely disintegrated

Mazda RX-8 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2013 - Jun 2018
Jul 2013 77500 mi C $500	OEM catalytic converter replaced at 95000 miles Emission air pump was replaced due to dry bearing in the electric motor
Jan 2014 82460 mi C $4000	Engine replaced at 95000 miles due to blown seal in the rear rotor. Lost compression. OEM catalytic converter replaced at 95000 miles
Mar 2017 120280 mi C $400	Rear wheel bearing Swar bar end-link snapped off Hot/cold air working intermittently Quarter panels rusting like crazy.
May 2018 122760 mi C $300	OEM latest revision Mazda coils (made in Japan, not knock-offs) requiring replacement after 25k

Mazda RX-8 in Virginia, United States Feb 2007 - Nov 2013
Nov 2007 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.

Mazda RX-8 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2016 - Nov 2020
Jun 2017 119660 mi C $60	Vacuum control valve for the SSV intake valve failed/malfunctioned, producing code P0661 - solenoid valve circuit low voltage. Replaced the control valve solenoid (Part #K5T49091) and cleaned the connectors. Runs great now!
Mar 2018 122140 mi C $25	OBDII scan revealed P0076 (non-displayed MIL) VDI control valve circuit voltage low. Ordered a new vacuum control solenoid online (25$ total) and replaced the part/cleaned electrical connection. Whole job took about 2hrs to complete. After the repair, fuel economy and power were restored to normal.

Mazda RX-8 in Quebec, Canada Jan 2010 - Jun 2022
May 2010 22320 mi C $35	Replaced the front headlight level sensor with a second-hand known-good unit. Work done by myself.
Sep 2015 60760 mi C $600	Front alignment bushings had seized and were no longer adjustable. All front suspension bushings were replaced with polyurethane.
Aug 2016 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.
Apr 2017 70060 mi C $200	Windshield cracked due to hidden rust along the frame at its bottom edge. Windshield replaced, rust ground down and patched over.
Sep 2017 71920 mi	Mazda recall for potential leak around the fuel pump.
Mar 2018 74648 mi C $40	DIY rust removal and repair around rear passenger side wheel arch.
Jul 2021 86800 mi C $40	Tail light weathertight gasket replaced to stop condensation in the tail light.

Mazda RX-8 in California, United States Apr 2015 - Aug 2017
Jan 2016 135200 mi US $500	Manual transmission neutral position switch failed. Switch replaced.
Jul 2016 137200 mi US $1000	Water pump and coolant hose leaking. Water pump and cooling hose replaced Oxygen sensor failed

Mazda RX-8 in Washington, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013 65000 mi US $560	Car was running very rough with difficulty starting. Had 3 ignition coils replaced.

Mazda RX-8 in New York, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2014
Jul 2013 105300 mi US $200	SSV stuck / failure
Aug 2013 106000 mi US $200	SSV circuit low p0661
Sep 2013 107000 mi US $850	Multiple electrical issues resolved
Jan 2014 US $500	pissing oil everywhere

Mazda RX-8 in New York, United States Sep 2014 - Sep 2018
Oct 2014 64000 mi US $220	I was receiving CEL for a misfire in Cyl 1. Kept resetting, then finally died at high RPM randomly and finally limped home. Replaced coils, wires, plugs. The plugs looked like they were original.

Mazda RX-8 in Tennessee, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2014
Sep 2014 90000 mi US $100	Service engine light and misfire- Failed leading, rear rotor ignition coil

Mazda RX-8 in Virginia, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2017
Feb 2015 192000 mi US $2100	Apex seal failure. Engine replaced.
Jul 2015 201000 mi US $200	Transmission synchro rings failing. Replaced transmission with used one.
Apr 2016 222000 mi US $75	SSV solenoid replaced after failure.
Sep 2016 235000 mi US $15	evaporator solenoid failed popping sound from front end during cornering rear springs failed, bump-stops destroyed
Jul 2017 259000 mi US $2200	Replaced entire engine. The engine had low compression and if I was going to be able to rebuild it, it needed to come out before it blew a seal. No towing. Could probably have gotten another 6 months or more. Radiator fans replaced
Dec 2017 267000 mi US $200	Front shocks

Mazda RX-8 in Idaho, United States Nov 2014 - Jul 2015
Dec 2014 110000 mi US $1500	Spark plugs replaced
Mar 2015 112000 mi US $300	Antifreeze reservoir and hose leaking.
Jul 2015 114000 mi	Apex seals failed.

Mazda RX-8 in Colorado, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 70700 mi US $650	Loss of power, smell of burning plastic, smoke from hood and in trunk compartment. Ignition of non-combusted fuel by catalytic converter in exhaust system melted oxygen sensor, trunk carpet & jack holder. Catalytic converter may be damaged.

Mazda RX-8 in Texas, United States Apr 2010 - Mar 2014
Jun 2010 65000 mi	Evaluation of Check Engine light led to an engine replacement. After the Check Engine Light came on, the dealer tested the compression and determined a new engine is needed.
Sep 2010 69000 mi US $600	Check Engine Light came on. Dealer replaced an intake solenoid. Front brake pads replaced.
Aug 2011 80000 mi US $900	The coolant overflow tank & radiator were replaced.
Sep 2011 80000 mi US $800	Replaced fuel pump - leaking at fitting to the fuel line.
Jan 2012 83000 mi US $770	Replaced the cabin temperature control module & shift lever boot.
Aug 2012 89700 mi US $65	Battery replaced
Nov 2012 91800 mi US $480	Clutch Master & Slave cylinders replaced
Jan 2014 95300 mi US $250	Driver-side power window register replacement
Mar 2014 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.

Mazda RX-8 in Washington, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2011
Sep 2007 56000 mi	Exhaust manifold heat shield had come loose and cause low rattle and vibration in 2-3K rpm range under heavy load. Exhaust manifold was ordered and replaced under warranty Installed new exhaust manifold.
Sep 2010 68000 mi	Hard starting when warm. Low power. Dealer ran decarb procedure but problem still exists. Dealer now claims they cannot replicate problem and it remains.
Oct 2010 68300 mi	Car still hard starting when warm. Dealer stated. "We cannot do any more under warranty." The engine is considered normal by Mazda even though we understand this is not typical behavior.

Mazda RX-8 in Colorado, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007 32708 mi	Replace center console lid.
Oct 2007 33156 mi	Replace factory stereo head unit.
Dec 2007 34097 mi	Replace both rear tail lights due to condensation. Replace rear truck weatherstripping.
Jan 2008 34000 mi	Hard 1-2 shift.
Mar 2008 35000 mi	Once again, hard shift 1-2. Replaced clutch slave cylinder for shifting problems. Problem persists.
Jul 2008 37000 mi	Visited 2 different dealers. 1st dealer claimed clutch issue. 2nd dealer confirmed internal transmission problem. Awaiting confirmation of warranty replacement of a new transmission from 2nd dealer.
Aug 2008 37700 mi	After visit to 3rd different dealer, transmission issue resolved under warranty. Replaced 2nd gear, 2nd gear syncro hub/ring, 1-2 shift fork.

Mazda RX-8 in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2004 - Feb 2011
Feb 2004 7500 mi	First Service. Fixed loose shift knob and asked about spitting backfire. They compression tested the car and found nothing. Reflashed to M. Peformed airbag recall and dynamic dampner recall
Apr 2005 24500 mi US $1200	Replaced all four shocks with Konis to solve leaking shock problem.
Mar 2006 38150 mi	CELs - Replaced intake manifold that was cracked; replaced fuel tank cap; All under warranty
Aug 2007 57750 mi US $412	Car was failing to start; diagnosed incorrectly as a bad battery; turned out to be a faulty starter
May 2008 69000 mi US $45	PCM Computer reflash/update.
Sep 2008 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.
Apr 2009 81000 mi US $210	Heat shield fell out of exhaust system. It took out an Oxygen sensor when it did that. Needed a new 02 sensor.
Oct 2010 97300 mi US $300	Replaced broken motor mount
Jan 2011 99000 mi	The bracket which holds the clutch pedal to the firewall snapped while driving.

Mazda RX-8 in California, United States Dec 2006 - Apr 2010
Mar 2007 33000 mi US $125	Malfunctioning ignition coils. dealer said 'it wasn't a problem'. Malfunctioning ignition coils. dealer said 'it wasn't a problem'. replaced coils myself, issues went away.

Mazda RX-8 in Washington, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 22000 mi US $8	Check engine light for vacuum leak - possible gas cap leak

Mazda RX-8 in Nova Scotia, Canada Aug 2008 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016 56420 mi C $300	Fuel pump failure

Mazda RX-8 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010
Apr 2006 31000 mi	Second Third and Fifth gear were near impossible to shift into, dealer rebuilt damaged components.
Nov 2006 38000 mi	Warranty replacement of entire transmission. (Transmission was rebuilt earlier and problem shifting did not go away)
Jan 2007 39000 mi	Rear windshield was leaking into the back seat. Left rear back seat and windshield replaced (price is approximate since it was not disclosed)

Mazda RX-8 in Florida, United States Sep 2007 - Dec 2011
Jun 2008 28000 mi US $1210	Clutch failure.
Oct 2009 41000 mi US $600	Alternator defective
Jan 2010 52800 mi US $75	defective check engine warning prevents cruise control operation
Dec 2011 62000 mi US $7800	blown gaskets

Mazda RX-8 in Alberta, Canada Feb 2007 - Apr 2009
Dec 2008 36580 mi C $120	Misfire at high RPMs - One coil was bad, replaced all 4 coils.

Mazda RX-8 in North Carolina, United States Aug 2007 - Nov 2009
Nov 2009 55000 mi US $500	No start, replaced coils, plugs, re-flashed computer. Burned out headlight (high beam) Reflashed computer to reset after problem #1 to insure no additional, unknown problems.

Mazda RX-8 in Nevada, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010

Mazda RX-8 in New York, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2011
Aug 2007 43000 mi	passenger side visor broke (split in 2) and had to be replaced. While i was there i had them replace the clutch master cylinder because while in heavy traffic on a hot day the clutch pedal becomes spongy. Also i had them add a breather as my dipstick woul

Mazda RX-8 in California, United States May 2008 - Jun 2012
Jun 2008 31000 mi	CD changer jammed
Jul 2011 51800 mi	Engine mounts needed to be replaced - were replaced under my extended factory powertrain warranty
Nov 2011 58600 mi	Ignition coils failed, spark plugs fouled, very low on power and poor fuel economy

Mazda RX-8 in Hawaii, United States Jun 2008 - Dec 2015
Jul 2008 22000 mi	Engine running rough, harder to start than normal. Diagnosed as faulty coil pack, parts ordered waiting for repair.
Sep 2008 23000 mi	One of two coil packs replaced, engine running normally.
Feb 2009 26000 mi	I had the right rear tailight module replaced due to condensation.
Jul 2009 30000 mi	Vehicle w/ a subsequent no start condition after being moved on home driveway. Towed to Dealer, half day in shop. Per dealer, carbon buildup, need to drive car at high speed or revs occasionally. I suspect flooding as this is a known RX8 problem.
Dec 2009 32000 mi US $50	All four coil packs needed to be replaced, vehicle was drivable but advised to not drive too much while waiting for parts. Per tech could result in damage to catalytic converter. Overheat light intermittently illuminating. Per dealer coolant reservoir and sensor defective. Parts replaced on same visit as repair for coil packs.
Jun 2010 33000 mi US $50	Noticed intermittent vibration at idle when A/C cycling on and off. Dx by dealer as two broken motor mounts, ordered under extended warranty. Deductible of fifty dollars. Motor mounts replaced, problem resolved.
Nov 2010 38000 mi US $523	No start condition, dealer recommended decarbonization per TSB 01-015/08. Plugs changed and Zoom engine cleaner used. Car now starts but engine compression not in spec. Tech line notified per dealer. Waiting on results.
Feb 2011 39800 mi	Previous engine showing low compression after no-start problem, engine replaced with factory rebuilt one.
Mar 2011 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.
Jul 2011 47000 mi US $368	Left rear shock absorber leaking, detected during oil change at dealership. Both rear shocks replaced w/ Koni adjustables.
Jan 2012 41000 mi US $720	Clutch pedal housing cracked, pedal dropped and canted, piston scratched master cylinder with resultant leak. Clutch pedal and bracket along w/ master cylinder replaced.
Mar 2012 56000 mi	Airbag light on intermittently, diagnosed per shop car needs new Airbag electrical harness. Update: later cleared up on its own.
Dec 2014 72000 mi US $1150	Battery died, unable to jump, towed to dealer, batt. changed.

Mazda RX-8 in Florida, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2015
Apr 2010 65000 mi US $360	Engine failure, replaced catalytic converter, ignition coils, and sparkplugs.
May 2015 108600 mi US $700	Radiator replacement Power Steering cuts out
Sep 2015 110000 mi US $1500	New Clutch Heater Core Died Blown water seals

Mazda RX-8 in Norway Apr 2009 - Nov 2019
Feb 2012 24800 mi $200	Changed starter motor.
Jan 2013 26040 mi $600	Stuck secondary shutter valve. Cel: P2070
Oct 2013 27380 mi $75	Reflash after jump start created problems.
Nov 2015 32240 mi $300	Replaced PCM / Main control module

Mazda RX-8 in Queensland, Australia Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 31000 mi A $380	Sensor in the bottom of the Coolant Reservoir was required to be replaced. Check Engine Light would appear at nearly all times while driving.

Mazda RX-8 in Connecticut, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010 38000 mi	clogged catalytic converter

Mazda RX-8 in California, United States Oct 2008 - Sep 2011
Apr 2009 59000 mi US $545	Replaced ignition coils along with maintanence replacement of plugs and wires
Sep 2010 76000 mi US $300	Light on for coolant level, replace coolant tank and sensor, when replacing tank a tube broke off radiator, install new radiator

Mazda RX-8 in Florida, United States Feb 2009 - Jan 2011
May 2009 66000 mi US $170	igniton coils and spark plugs needed to be replaced
Jul 2009 70000 mi	rear heated O2 sensor wiring harness melted so getting bad readings
Aug 2009 70000 mi US $10	Had condensation problem in taillight, fixed with replacement bulbs, hair dryer, and silicone sealant on the leaky gasket.

Mazda RX-8 in Connecticut, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 49000 mi US $200	Flooded and new flywheel needed. O2 sensor replaced. wasn't damaged before going in.

Mazda RX-8 in Ohio, United States Jun 2009 - Aug 2010
Jun 2010 76000 mi US $2000	Lost compression on the front engine rotor, the car could not be driven. The engine had to be replaced. I sourced an engine, purchased it, and installed it myself.

Mazda RX-8 in Texas, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2008
Oct 2007 34000 mi	Replace switch face plates on HVAC & stereo system due to cracking
Dec 2007 35000 mi	Both O2 sensors failed within 1 week of each other. Replaced under warranty

Mazda RX-8 in Washington, United States Sep 2006 - Jul 2020
Dec 2006 45000 mi	Flash update to ECU
Jan 2009 76000 mi US $120	Flooded after moving car when it was cold, improper warm up procedure.
Feb 2016 145000 mi US $3000	complete long-block engine replacement
Mar 2018 146000 mi	Fuel tank leak risk remediation recall replacement of ball joints

Mazda RX-8 in Virginia, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
Feb 2008 53000 mi US $300	Engine lost compression; engine + fuel pump replaced under warranty. Plugs and wires replaced at owner's cost. No engine problems since.

Mazda RX-8 in District of Columbia, United States Jan 2007 - Jun 2012
Feb 2008 34000 mi US $300	Poor engine response, especially at low rpm, followed by check engine light after a week or so.
Mar 2008 35000 mi US $248	There were 2 bulletins for weak engine, reflash and diagnostics. The diagnostics turned up shorted coil (so, driving with 1 rotor). Coil replaced on out of warranty assistance, labor paid by owner.
Mar 2010 46000 mi US $780	Fuel cap seal weak; engine light on, but car worked. After few days, car didn't start. Diagnostic showed P2070 and P0456. Replaced 2 intake manifold tuning valves. Replaced fuel cap on extended warranty.
Jun 2011 53000 mi US $400	Weak and slight knocking at mid revs under load. Stuck valve on secondary air intake freed up, engine decarbonized with Mazda kit, slightly corroded ignition wires replaced, coils replaced, air filter replaced.

Mazda RX-8 in Virginia, United States Dec 2007 - Dec 2021
Apr 2008 12000 mi US $100	Power steering module replaced.
Oct 2010 23000 mi US $1279	Ignition coil failure Starter replaced Decarbonized engine apex seals
Dec 2014 38000 mi US $250	Check engine light on. Reset, no further problem.

Mazda RX-8 in Georgia, United States Oct 2008 - Feb 2010
Nov 2008 36900 mi	Replaced spark plugs and ignition coils (all). This was done by the dealer, I was not charged for it. This is also considered regular maintenance.
Feb 2009 42000 mi	Engine failed compression test, was lacking power down low so under the Mazda 8y/100,000mi engine warranty was replaced.

Mazda RX-8 in Arizona, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2015
May 2014 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

Mazda RX-8 in Washington, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2010
May 2009 35000 mi	Mazda replaced engine under warranty due to carbon build up which greatly reduced horsepower.

Mazda RX-8 in California, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2007 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.

Mazda RX-8 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2006 - Feb 2007
Jan 2007	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

Mazda RX-8 in Texas, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008 66000 mi US $100	Check engine light came on. Mechanic said it was a spark misfire, but need to bring the car back for "computer diagnostic." Might need a whole new engine. failed the vaccuum test. Replaced the whole engine with new one.
Jul 2008 67000 mi	After getting a new engine, came back because the check engine light came back on. Said it was a cracked valved part. Now the steering light came on. Really hard to turn the steering wheel. Don't ever get this car. Been at the shop for soo many reasons.

Mazda RX-8 in Manitoba, Canada Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008 38440 mi C $350	Flooded engine in cold weather.

Mazda in New South Wales, Australia Feb 2008 - Mar 2009
Feb 2009 39680 mi A $30	2nd set of failed IGN coils. Replaced(owner) myself for