| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2005 Mazda RX-8 repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (2%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)
Other (2%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 123 repairs.
2005 Mazda RX-8 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (50%)
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. |
| 109300 mi US $450 |
Clutch disc burst, replaced disc, pressure plate, clutch master and slave cylinder |
| 59520 mi C $900 |
Master seal in clutch |
2005 Mazda RX-8 4dr Coupe
197-horsepower 1.3L R2 4-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 3900 mi | 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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