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Chart based on 12 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
89000 mi
Clutch pedal broken
147000 mi
US $400
Release bearing failure, clutch slave failure
58000 mi
Clutch slave cylinder leaked and could not shift the transmission. Replaced slave cylinder and put in a new clutch.
45000 mi
Replaced gears 2 & 5 under factory warranty
52000 mi
US $550
Throwout bearing replaced.
25000 mi
Transmission rebuilt. Grinded going up or down into 5th gear at over 4k RPM. Dealer replaced every piece except housing and center shaft. Dealer attributed to GL5 fluid.
35000 mi
Failure of 2nd gear syncro required complete tranny rebuild. Dealer subbed it out, shop had to keep it an extra week after first attempt resulted in tranny that would not go into any gear.
20000 mi
Transmission whine in 6th gear. Noise stopped when clutch depressed or foot off gas.
85000 mi
US $256
Replaced clutch pedal.
92000 mi
US $400
Clutch disc shattered, destroyed starter and clutch bearings. A risk with these clutches when the lining is nearly gone, as the disc it's riveted to is very thin. Dampening springs broke in the process.
front brake pads replaced due to squeaking
A/C system recharged to specs.
replaced rear differential due to excess metal in fluid.
replace lower right and left side rocker panel moldings/deformed
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