2006 Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2006

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2006 Mazda RX-8 repairs by problem area

Engine (52%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (4%)

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2006 Mazda RX-8 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (86%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Mazda RX-8 4dr Coupe

238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD

29884 mi MT - Unusual Noise when clutch pedal is depressed (Bulletin No: 05-011/06) Replaced clutch switch as per recall notice 
8 mi Dealer supplied new car with a dent in the bonnet and a chip on the rear wing. New bonnet and rear wing resprayed! Not impressed 
2000 mi Dashboard rattle. Fixed by dealer  
10000 mi Rear windows rattling, dealer said it was the rear seatbelts, wrong! Fixed myself with some sticky rubber pads on the locks. 
25000 mi dash rattle, dealer replaced glovebox lid and broke it in the process, said I'd done it when i phoned to tell them. replaced again 

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2006 Mazda RX-8 4dr Coupe

212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

41602 mi

C $1400
Repair rusted around around trunk-mounted rear light and inside where spoiler connects to trunk. Also repair rusted area inside rear wheel wells. Repair rusted around around trunk-mounted rear light and inside where spoiler connects to trunk. Also repair rusted area inside rear wheel wells.  
45500 mi Passenger side visor split, hinge failed. Covered by manufacturer under TSB. Sunroof rattled in tilt position. Replaced frame, roller assembly based on TSB. 

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2006 Mazda RX-8 Body Problems

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