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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (33%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 9 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

18000 mi Grinding and jumping turning corners. Differential bad. Dealer replaced under Warranty. 
138000 mi

US $1500
Needed to replace the clutch and flywheel. 
76000 mi Clutch pedal bracket broken. Replaced and repaired on extended warranty per technical service bulletin. Replaced spark plugs no charge when they flooded engine 
90000 mi

US $1200
Replaced stock flywheel, pressure plate, clutch, center bearing, and throwout bearing with high performance gear. Replaced all fluids in clutch and transmission. 
12000 mi Differential destroyed itself, replaced under warranty 
34000 mi

£200
Inner CV boot replaced. front ARB drop links replaced 
68300 mi

US $2000
Noticed a girding when shifting from 3rd to 4th (Manual Transmission). Dealer tore down transmission to narrow down the issue. Dealer discovered problem with 3rd and 4th gear synchro. Dealer replaced synchro - problem fixed. 
73800 mi Clutch pedal bracket broke, changing the engagement point of the clutch resulting in unable to shift gears properly. Dealer replaced with reinforced clutch pedal bracket under warranty. 

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2006 Mazda RX-8 Transmission Problems

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