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Mazda RX-8 repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (3%)
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- 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 443 repairs.
Mazda RX-8 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (76%)
Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Mazda RX-8 4dr Coupe
232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD
| 49278 mi US $87 |
Front center console armrest broke (again). There's a tab on the inside that broke off for the second time. The dealer had to replace the entire sliding armrest/storage door. |
2007 Mazda RX-8 4dr Coupe
232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD
| 24761 mi | Loose passenger sun visor- warranty |
| 31620 mi | The sunroof track was repaired under warranty |
2007 Mazda RX-8 4dr Coupe
212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 22300 mi | Repaired rattle in driver's side mirror |
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 |
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. |
2005 Mazda RX-8 4dr Coupe
238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD
| 32000 mi US $330 |
Tail light replaced because it had water in it. |
| 23560 mi $10 |
Left rear view mirror rattle. Opened it and stuffed it with plastic cement to stop the noise, WORKS |
| 28520 mi C $130 |
Repair rear license plate bolt holder. |
| 34100 mi | Warranty repair: 2 x Rear tail light gasket (Feb replaced rear was already taking in water) 2 x lower engine mounts Climate control module Front Headlight level sensor Clutch bearing Headlight adj. Recall: Fuel Tank shield Oil cooler hose, mudg |
| 50000 mi US $200 |
Condensation inside both taillights. Removed, dried, resealed. |
| 72300 mi US $6 |
Right rear taillight assembly filling up with water |
| 33000 mi US $5 |
Loud rattle from steering wheel. There is a TSB for this requiring felt pad be placed over a piece of metal behind the steering wheel cover. There are no MAZDA dealers where I am so I placed a rubber strip in the edge of the steering wheel |
| 63000 mi US $380 |
Dash developed cracks on passenger side just above the air bag. Replaced dash pad. |
| 27600 mi | Water leaked into right rear tail light assembly. I fixed it by adding some foam weatherstripping tape to the original gasket, and the problem has not happened since. |
| 39000 mi | Both rear taillights had condensation in them. replaced under warranty, tsb for them. |
| 43000 mi | Rust formation at contact point between rear freestyle doors and kick panel. Known issue with TSB. Repaired under warranty, though took some wrangling with Mazda. |
| 58000 mi | Condensation in tail light, results in fogging. Removed taillight, cleaned gasket and clogged water drainage channel (was full of dirt, prevents proper drainage, which then leaks into taillight). Fix was not succesful, moisture persists. |
| 22000 mi | Pass. side rear taillight assm.leaked. Taillight assm. was in stock and replacement was done in 2-hours. |
| 32000 mi US $50 |
Drivers side mirror rattles. |
| 37300 mi US $264 |
Rattling driver side mirror. Replacement mirror ordered. New mirror installed. Cost not reflected in price. |
| 23000 mi | Left tail light replaced because moisture in it. TSB for this. |
| 25000 mi | Right tail light replaced because water in it. TSB for this. |
| 47000 mi | Tail light condensation/seal problem fixed under warranty/TSB. Whole tail light assembly replaced and proactive replacement of second non-damaged tail light. |
| 24000 mi | Replaced gasket on passenger side tail light (held water). |
| 31000 mi | Water collected in taillight due to failed gasket, approximately 3 inches. Taillight replaced under warranty. |
2005 Mazda RX-8 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 20000 mi | Condensation in tail lights. |
2004 Mazda RX-8 4dr Coupe
238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD
| 48300 mi US $120 |
Fan and temperature knobs broke. Both on same day! First problem I can recall for this car. |
| 120280 mi C $400 |
Quarter panels rusting like crazy. |
| 81500 mi US $300 |
Passenger side dash cracked in H where airbag door deploys. Had to be replaced. Cosmetic. Mazda only replacement not repairable. |
| 7500 mi | First Service. Fixed loose shift knob and asked about spitting backfire. They compression tested the car and found nothing. Reflashed to M. Peformed airbag recall and dynamic dampner recall |
| 39000 mi | Rear windshield was leaking into the back seat. Left rear back seat and windshield replaced (price is approximate since it was not disclosed) |
| 56000 mi | Exhaust manifold heat shield had come loose and cause low rattle and vibration in 2-3K rpm range under heavy load. Exhaust manifold was ordered and replaced under warranty Installed new exhaust manifold. |
| 34000 mi | Replace switch face plates on HVAC & stereo system due to cracking |
| 32708 mi | Replace center console lid. |
| 34097 mi | Replace both rear tail lights due to condensation. Replace rear truck weatherstripping. |
| 70000 mi US $10 |
Had condensation problem in taillight, fixed with replacement bulbs, hair dryer, and silicone sealant on the leaky gasket. |
| 26000 mi | I had the right rear tailight module replaced due to condensation. |
| 70060 mi C $200 |
Windshield cracked due to hidden rust along the frame at its bottom edge. Windshield replaced, rust ground down and patched over. |
| 74648 mi C $40 |
DIY rust removal and repair around rear passenger side wheel arch. |
| 86800 mi C $40 |
Tail light weathertight gasket replaced to stop condensation in the tail light. |
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