| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 14 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 4dr Coupe
238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD
| 32708 mi | Replace center console lid. |
| 34097 mi | Replace both rear tail lights due to condensation. Replace rear truck weatherstripping. |
| 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 |
| 120280 mi C $400 |
Quarter panels rusting like crazy. |
| 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. |
| 74648 mi C $40 |
DIY rust removal and repair around rear passenger side wheel arch. |
| 86800 mi C $40 |
Tail light weathertight gasket replaced to stop condensation in the tail light. |
| 34000 mi | Replace switch face plates on HVAC & stereo system due to cracking |
| 65500 mi US $300 |
Passenger side dash cracked in H where airbag door deploys. Had to be replaced. Cosmetic. Mazda only replacement not repairable. |
| 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. |
| 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) |
| 70000 mi US $10 |
Had condensation problem in taillight, fixed with replacement bulbs, hair dryer, and silicone sealant on the leaky gasket. |
| 48300 mi US $120 |
Fan and temperature knobs broke. Both on same day! First problem I can recall for this car. |
| 26000 mi | I had the right rear tailight module replaced due to condensation. |
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