2009 Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2009

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2009 Mazda RX-8 repairs by problem area

Engine (0%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (33%)

Brakes and Traction Control (17%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (17%)

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2009 Mazda RX-8 4dr Coupe

232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD

37000 mi

US $862
Putting the car into 6th gear resulted in noise and it was difficult to put it into gear. Diagnosed as worn 6th gear synchro and it was replaced. $862 and they checked clutch and all other gears and everything was fine. 
41806 mi

US $2500
Repaired 4th gear popping out by removing slop in transmission. One was apparently a spacer on the wrong side of a nut. There were at least two parts or shafts with slack that were repaired. Replaced clutch and flywheel with Exedy parts. 

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2009 Mazda RX-8 Transmission Problems

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