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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%)
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- 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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 24 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
| 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. |
2004 Mazda RX-8 4dr Coupe
238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD
| 73500 mi | Second and third gear syncro mesh failed. First, Second, and Third gears were replaced. |
| 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. |
| 201000 mi US $200 |
Transmission synchro rings failing. Replaced transmission with used one. |
| 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. |
| 132500 mi US $500 |
Manual transmission neutral position switch failed. Switch replaced. |
| 43000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced clutch and flywheel - both had completely disintegrated |
| 31000 mi | Second Third and Fifth gear were near impossible to shift into, dealer rebuilt damaged components. |
| 38000 mi | Warranty replacement of entire transmission. (Transmission was rebuilt earlier and problem shifting did not go away) |
| 109000 mi US $1500 |
Rear end rebuilt, was clunking. |
| 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. |
| 44000 mi | Clutch pedal was creaking; dealer replaced clutch pedal/bracket under extended warranty provided by Mazda. |
| 52200 mi US $250 |
Clutch master cylinder unable to maintain pressure. Replaced clutch master cylinder. |
| 28000 mi US $1210 |
Clutch failure. |
| 43000 mi | 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. |
| 34000 mi | Hard 1-2 shift. |
| 35000 mi | Once again, hard shift 1-2. Replaced clutch slave cylinder for shifting problems. Problem persists. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 72000 mi | The bracket which holds the clutch pedal to the firewall snapped while driving. |
| 49000 mi US $200 |
Flooded and new flywheel needed. |
| 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. |
| 91800 mi US $480 |
Clutch Master & Slave cylinders replaced |
2004 Mazda RX-8 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
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