Mazda RX-8 in South Carolina, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 38000 mi	Engine replaced due to internal coolant leak

Mazda RX-8 in California, United States - Jun 2015
Jun 2015 51000 mi US $6000	Feels unfair to post this, since aside from the 51k miles I have done 23 track days. Eccentric shaft cracked on track. Suspect it was caused due to poor balance of the rotating assembly from the factory.I removed/reinstalled,shop rebuilt

Mazda RX-8 in Indiana, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Nov 2020 39000 mi US $150	Recharged A/c unit.
Nov 2021 42600 mi US $550	Front Brake Calipers were leaking/seizing up

Mazda RX-8 in New York, United States May 2014 - May 2017
Nov 2014 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.

Mazda RX-8 in Ohio, United States - Jul 2014
Jul 2014 47000 mi US $56	Power window motor replaced (2 teeth in motor's gear were broken) - Total cost $56

Mazda RX-8 in Michigan, United States - Sep 2015
Aug 2014 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.
Sep 2015 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.

Mazda RX-8 in British Columbia, Canada - Oct 2008
Oct 2008 2480 mi	HVAC switch replaced

Mazda RX-8 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2007 - Jun 2019
Aug 2007 9467 mi	loose front wheel well shell. Clips replaced under warranty. Regular maintenance
Jul 2008 24761 mi	Loose passenger sun visor- warranty
Oct 2008 25978 mi C $100	Four wheel alignment. Trunk/Liftgate antenna low frequency-warranty
Jan 2009 31620 mi	The sunroof track was repaired under warranty
Feb 2019 93 mi C $2000	Diagnose and replace clutch, master and slave cylinders
Jun 2019 93 mi	Mazda stood by the car and at 155000 Km honoured the engine warranty. It would randomly lose power. Awesome rotary tech at dealer ran a bunch of diagnostics.

Mazda RX-8 in Georgia, United States - Dec 2012
Jan 2012 40973 mi	Coolant tank sensor failed. This is known failure item.
Dec 2012 41447 mi	Catalytic converter failed and was replaced under GA law.

Mazda RX-8 in Arizona, United States - Jun 2009
Jun 2009 22300 mi	Repaired rattle in driver's side mirror

Mazda RX-8 in Texas, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009 17000 mi	Engine replaced due to low compression.

Mazda RX-8 in Texas, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2011
May 2010 82000 mi	Engine light notifying of cat failure, loss of power. Catalytic converter replaced under warranty. A year earlier (4/10) the engine an intake manifold were replaced.
Jan 2011 98000 mi	Motor Mounts went bad - severe vibration and idle roughness

Mazda RX-8 in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2008 - Jul 2018
May 2008 21700 mi	replaced window channel for not staying in position
Jun 2009 29884 mi	MT - Unusual Noise when clutch pedal is depressed (Bulletin No: 05-011/06) Replaced clutch switch as per recall notice
Jul 2011 45880 mi C $191	low coolant level warning light came on when the coolant level was fine; known problem with RX-8s (Bulletin No: 01-040/10
Jul 2012 53320 mi	Repair potentiometer solder joint as described here: http://www.rx8club.com/do-yourself-forum-73/diy-no-heat-repair-heater-control-158200/ Part (FE01-61-190) alone costs around $350 but fix is fairly easy. The factory vinyl shifter cover/boot was cracked and needed to be replaced. Replaced with custom leather boot from Redline Goods. Repair potentiometer solder joint as described here: http://www.rx8club.com/do-yourself-forum-73/diy-no-heat-repair-heater-control-158200/ Part (FE01-61-190) alone costs around $350 but fix is fairly easy.
Apr 2013 58280 mi C $370	Replaced the Secondary Shutter Valve as per service bulletin 01-019/08 (MIL ON - P2070 SET). Original SSV is prone to sticking due to carbon deposits; part replaced with new design from Mazda. Replaced ignition coils, spark plugs, and wires with aftermarket units from BHR. Car was hesitating around 5-7000 RPM ~$700 CAD for all parts
Dec 2015 66340 mi	Flooded engine
Feb 2017 72540 mi	Driver side seat heater stopped working. The cause was a wire broken where the wire enters the seat cushion.
Nov 2017 75681 mi C $6100	Engine lost compression and was undriveable. Work done to engine: replaced rotar housings, surfaced irons, replaced all seals, oil passage upgrade (this work done by RX-7 Specialties https://www.rotaryengine.com/). Other components that were replaced: Oil Injectors, Thermostate, Waterpump, Spark Plugs. Installed OMP adapter (https://www.rotaryaviation.com/store/p6/Oil_Metering_Pump_Adapters.html). Replaced clutch/pilot bearing/throwout bearing. Replaced catalytic converter with cat-less mid-pipe.
May 2018 78740 mi C $300	Replaced still functioning original starter with faster & more powerful version from series II

Mazda RX-8 in Indiana, United States Sep 2008 - Dec 2015
Jul 2008 18000 mi	Grinding and jumping turning corners. Differential bad. Dealer replaced under Warranty.

Mazda RX-8 in Washington, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2012
Jan 2011	Clutch pedal bracket broken. Replaced and repaired on extended warranty per technical service bulletin. Replaced spark plugs no charge when they flooded engine
Aug 2011 82000 mi US $1100	Wheel bearing noise. Replaced rear wheel hub bearings and nuts. Dealer bent right axle trying to remove bearing seized to axle. Replaced right rear axle
Mar 2012 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.

Mazda RX-8 in New Jersey, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010	In winter, heater only works when temperature control knob is on hottest position. Problem was very intermittant in summer, when occasionally heat would come on even when the temperature control knob was turned to all colder positions.
Apr 2010 41000 mi	Engine warning light. Dealer replaced ignition coils under warranty. Next day, engine broke a seal (catastrophic event) and engine needed to be replaced. Took 2 wks to get engine and another wk to install.

Mazda RX-8 in Great Britain Apr 2006 - Feb 2013
Oct 2006 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
Nov 2006 2000 mi	Dashboard rattle. Fixed by dealer
Feb 2007 6000 mi	Cat rattling/fell apart/replaced under warranty. Took the dealer 4 attempts after 4 breakdowns to find the cause. Not impressed
Jun 2007 10000 mi	Rear windows rattling, dealer said it was the rear seatbelts, wrong! Fixed myself with some sticky rubber pads on the locks.
Oct 2007 12000 mi	Differential destroyed itself, replaced under warranty
Nov 2008 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
Sep 2009 28000 mi	Allow wheels corroded from the centre out. Replaced under warranty
Oct 2009 29000 mi £2000	Another catalyst has fallen apart. Out of warranty so huge bill. $2000. Not impressed
Apr 2010 29000 mi £200	battery failed.
May 2010 30000 mi £7500	Engine running on one rotor, failed compression test. Needs a new engine, in the Uk so only 3yr warranty. $7500 to repair. Not impressed Engine running on one rotor, failed compression test. Needs a new engine, in the Uk so only 3yr warranty. $7500 to repair. Not impressed
Sep 2010 33000 mi £2780	Rear rotor - rotor tip seal failed with a tiny piece breaking away - about a 1mm deep. After much arguing with mazda UK they providea new engine but i had to pay an excessive amount to the stealers to put the engine in.
Dec 2010 34000 mi £200	Inner CV boot replaced. front ARB drop links replaced

Mazda RX-8 in California, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2010
May 2009 44000 mi	radiator reservoir. valve getting stuck closed replaced under warranty.
Jul 2009 43000 mi	Radiator reservoir not cycling fluid. Not opening under acceleration. Needs to idle for fluid to cycle.

Mazda RX-8 in Michigan, United States Dec 2007 - Jul 2023
Aug 2018 94000 mi US $800	The handling has been feeling looser than it used to, so I had all of the struts replaced.
Jan 2020 94000 mi US $5	Car would not start. Feared bad fuel pump and/or ignition coils. Turned out it was just a bad battery. Still under warranty. Costco charged only the difference in price, $5.
Jun 2021 103000 mi US $450	Rear end was 3/4-inch low and rear end felt saggy in hard turns. Replaced rear dampers back in 2018, only helped a bit. Now replaced rear springs with new OEM. Raised rear end an inch and handling now feels much more stable and secure.
Dec 2021 104000 mi	Corrosion on battery terminals caused engine to crank too slowly, would not start and flooded. Cleaned terminals then went through deflooding procedure for probably the fifth time since I got the car. (Crank for ten seconds with foot to floor, wait ten seconds, crank normally for ten seconds, wait ten seconds, repeat; usually requires about ten minutes of this, near the end of which I'm usually ready to give up.)

Mazda RX-8 in Florida, United States Apr 2011 - Mar 2013
Jul 2011 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.
May 2012 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.

Mazda RX-8 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - Apr 2010
Nov 2009 27900 mi	The infamous RX8 flooding problem, which required a tow, priming, and plugs replacement to restart.

Mazda RX-8 in Delaware, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2015
Jun 2013 34000 mi US $110	Bought a new radiator fluid reservoir on ebay for about $110. A friend installed for a couple of beers.
Sep 2013 36000 mi	total engine failure Total engine replacement. After first engine replacement failed it took 8 more work days to install a 3rd engine. After engine was replaced..... I needed a new catalytic converter. Catalytic converter failed.

Mazda RX-8 in New Jersey, United States Nov 2010 - Aug 2018
Sep 2011 39000 mi US $100	Coolant overflow bottle replaced to fix defective coolant level sensor.
Jan 2012 42000 mi	Catalytic converter replaced
Jan 2014 44700 mi	Sticking secondary shutter valve in intake system at low ambient temperatures. Problem went away when weather got warmer.
Feb 2014 67000 mi US $80	Front sway bar link broken. Engine flooded.
Jan 2015 64700 mi US $30	Front speaker relay
Feb 2018 105000 mi US $6000	Engine replacement; clutch also replaced while engine was out.
Mar 2018 105000 mi	Airbag
Aug 2018 106000 mi US $100	Evacuated and recharged AC system.

Mazda RX-8 in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2011
Jun 2010 20000 mi US $400	excessive fuel consumption
Sep 2010 21000 mi US $375	excessive fuel consumption--8 with regular driving

Mazda RX-8 in California, United States May 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 90000 mi US $1000	Engine compression failure in one rotor. Engine would not turn over due to flooding (typical on this model when spark plugs and/or coils need replacing). Dealer did engine compression test. One rotor failed test. Dealer recommended replacement of engine. Replaced spark plugs and coils.

Mazda RX-8 in Illinois, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014 54000 mi US $1200	Needed new Ignition Coils / Plugs and Wires Catalytic Converted failed and needed replaced

Mazda RX-8 in Virginia, United States May 2011 - Aug 2014
Jun 2011 61000 mi US $125	Replaced keyless access sensor in driver's door.

Mazda RX-8 in Arkansas, United States Jan 2014 - Apr 2015
Nov 2014 138000 mi US $1500	Needed to replace the clutch and flywheel.

Mazda RX-8 in Illinois, United States Jun 2009 - Dec 2015
Feb 2010 14000 mi	Both engine mounts were cracked. Dealer said this is common, and they put better, upgraded mounts in. I noticed the problem because the idle was extra loud, and you could even feel in in the pedals.
Jan 2015 36800 mi US $1100	First time ever, the engine flooded and car would not start. Now, I rev the engine before shutting off, but sometimes it still is hard to start. It is possible to due to car's age.

Mazda RX-8 in Rhode Island, United States Jun 2006 - Jan 2022
Sep 2006 200 mi	Purchased car, CEL at 200 miles - faulty gas cap gasket
Jan 2012 26300 mi US $124	Battery would not hold a charge, after having been replaced in June, 2010.
May 2013 25600 mi US $30	Battery lost its charge for the second time in a little over a year. Shop replaced battery they installed before under warranty.
Apr 2014 27000 mi US $19	Battery that was replaced less than a year ago would not hold a charge. Repair shop charged $19 to replace battery.

Mazda RX-8 in Illinois, United States Jun 2009 - Aug 2015
Oct 2009 23200 mi	Flooded and wouldn't start. Flooding procedure did not work for owner
Dec 2009 24000 mi	idling rough when outside temp below 40F. Emissions pump had stuck sensor
Aug 2011 45500 mi	Rotary motor carbon build up. Motor replaced under warranty paid by manufacturer Passenger side visor split, hinge failed. Covered by manufacturer under TSB. Sunroof rattled in tilt position. Replaced frame, roller assembly based on TSB.
May 2013 62300 mi US $255	starter failing, intermittent starting.
Jun 2014 68000 mi	Catalytic converter replaced under warranty

Mazda RX-8 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2013
Sep 2011 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.
Oct 2011 41788 mi C $280	Check engine light diagnostic - clear cam sensor error. Install winter tires, detailing. Check engine light diagnostic - clear cam sensor error. Install winter tires, detailing.

Mazda RX-8 in Texas, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Jul 2016 58000 mi	Thermostat failed. Engine overheated and radiator basically blew up. Clutch slave cylinder leaked and could not shift the transmission. Replaced slave cylinder and put in a new clutch.
Aug 2016 58000 mi US $7000	Low compression. Had to have a rebuilt engine installed.
Nov 2017 61000 mi	Tire pressure sender failed.
Mar 2018 63000 mi US $380	Dash developed cracks on passenger side just above the air bag. Replaced dash pad.
Jun 2018 64000 mi	Got a check engine light. Code indicated the fuel mixture was too lean. I couldn’t find a problem so I cleared the code and it has not come back.

Mazda RX-8 in Indiana, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2015
Mar 2014 83000 mi	Replaced the cat, non-OEM with melted internals, with a catless mid pipe.

Mazda RX-8 in Connecticut, United States - Nov 2007
Nov 2007 20500 mi	HVAC control unit stopped functioning. Unit only blows hot air, no AC. It was replaced under warranty.

Mazda RX-8 in Guatemala Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2009 23560 mi $10	Left rear view mirror rattle. Opened it and stuffed it with plastic cement to stop the noise, WORKS

Mazda RX-8 in Illinois, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2012
Dec 2011 80000 mi	repair and replace wiring harness to fuel pump, replace fuel pump due to hole burned into pump by faulty wiring harness
Jan 2012 US $210	engine would not start, ran rough. Installed second set of plugs and wires since new. Issue was resolved

Mazda RX-8 in North Carolina, United States Dec 2009 - Mar 2016
Oct 2009 31000 mi US $600	CEL indicating engine misfire.Lucky guess diagnosed it as a weak ignition coil.Replaced all 4. At $75 per coil, this should NOT be a maintenance item every 30k miles, but it is with this car.Replaced again at 55k miles (cost of both shown)
Sep 2013 50000 mi US $200	Temp control stopped working. Dealer quoted $495 to replace the module. Thanks to RX-8 Club forum, saw similar problem that required resoldering the main wires to the module. Removed module, resoldered, and works correctly now. Condensation inside both taillights. Removed, dried, resealed. Low coolant light on dash (coolant level fine). Sensor in overflow reservoir bad, but it is integrated with the reservoir and can't be replaced. Had to buy and install new reservoir.
Oct 2013 52000 mi US $125	Replaces SSV solenoid. Was an 8 hour job due to the location of the solenoid which required removing the upper intake manifold and everything preceding it.
Jun 2015 66000 mi US $150	Rear O2 sensor failed
Nov 2015 72300 mi US $6	Right rear taillight assembly filling up with water

Mazda RX-8 in Oregon, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008 20000 mi	Moisture in rear-combination light, right side only. Repaired under warranty.

Mazda RX-8 in Michigan, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
Jun 2011 89000 mi	Clutch pedal broken

Mazda RX-8 in Connecticut, United States May 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009 40000 mi US $500	Needed to clean throttle body and other intake parts Bad coil packs and spark plugs
Nov 2010 52000 mi US $550	Throwout bearing replaced.

Mazda RX-8 in California, United States Mar 2010 - May 2010
Apr 2010 32000 mi US $330	Tail light replaced because it had water in it.

Mazda RX-8 in California, United States Jul 2015 - Aug 2016
Apr 2016 133200 mi US $157	I noticed a drastic decrease in fuel economy, so I decided to change the ignition system with OEM parts. Fuel economy has increased by 7 MPG.

Mazda RX-8 in Texas, United States - Mar 2007
Mar 2007 45000 mi	Replaced gears 2 & 5 under factory warranty

Mazda RX-8 in Arizona, United States Jun 2010 - Dec 2010
Jul 2010 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

Mazda RX-8 in Texas, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2017
Aug 2010 38000 mi US $100	Replaced failed alternator.
Dec 2012 60000 mi US $2500	Broken mount
Mar 2014 69000 mi US $1700	Replace radiator, water level sensor
Sep 2014 72000 mi US $1500	Emissions sensor
Mar 2016 85000 mi US $256	Replaced clutch pedal.
Nov 2016 87900 mi US $300	Gas tank fuel ring broken.
Apr 2017 90000 mi US $70	Engine not starting when hot. Loss of compression on front rotor and rear rotor is marginal. Fix is replacement engine at cost $5,000. No repair. We plan to trade off car.

Mazda RX-8 in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018
Jul 2015 130000 mi US $150	Alternator failure
Feb 2016 147000 mi US $400	Release bearing failure, clutch slave failure
Mar 2017 163000 mi US $140	Caliper failure left front, replaced left and right front calipers
Jun 2017 166000 mi US $135	Battery failure
Aug 2017 169000 mi US $35	Right rear caliper bracket pin seized, replaced bracket

Mazda RX-8 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - Dec 2014
Nov 2014 106020 mi C $1300	Coils, spark plugs, and wires. stabilizer links
Dec 2014 106020 mi C $400	Rotary seal was gone. Engine required a rebuild.

Mazda RX-8 in Michigan, United States Mar 2016 - Jul 2016
Jul 2016 114000 mi US $100	Trying to find blockage and leak in ac system

Mazda RX-8 in Quebec, Canada May 2008 - Jun 2011
Feb 2008 28520 mi C $130	Repair rear license plate bolt holder.
Mar 2008 30380 mi	Warranty repair: Replaced 1 rear tail light
Jul 2008 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
Jun 2011 72540 mi C $1200	Engine compression low, couldnt start car when warm, car stalled at idle. Engine had to be replaced.

Mazda RX-8 in Iowa, United States Jul 2009 - Sep 2011
May 2011 55800 mi	Engine died, lost compression. Mazda warrenty replaced the engine for free with a new one.

Mazda RX-8 in Illinois, United States Jun 2008 - Sep 2011
Jul 2008 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.

Mazda RX-8 in New York, United States Mar 2008 - Apr 2009
Jul 2008 23000 mi	Left tail light replaced because moisture in it. TSB for this.
Sep 2008 25000 mi	Right tail light replaced because water in it. TSB for this.

Mazda RX-8 in Ontario, Canada Nov 2007 - Oct 2008
Dec 2007 39680 mi C $56	Rear tail light water condensation and build up. Manufacturers defect. Well documented with Mazda Canada. While repairing Tail light. Automatic trunk release stopped functioning.
Jul 2008 42160 mi	Oil cooler hose recall repair > shortly after driver noticed inside the fender well > driver side > two retaining clips had worked loose. This would have occurred during the before mentioned recall work as that is the area worked on.

Mazda RX-8 in Rhode Island, United States Jul 2008 - Feb 2013
Dec 2008 31000 mi	Water collected in taillight due to failed gasket, approximately 3 inches. Taillight replaced under warranty. Heater Control knob failed, heat control stuck on max cold regardless of setting. Replaced under warranty.
Jan 2010 54000 mi	Clogged Catalytic Converter. Replaced under warranty.
Sep 2010 75000 mi US $240	Front O2 Sensor failed
Dec 2011 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.
Mar 2012 96000 mi US $54	Low compression, engine replaced under warranty
Sep 2012 109000 mi US $700	General cooling system failure. Slowly pushing coolant out of overflow, even at idle before thermostat opening. Not sure of specific cause. Everything replaced (rad, thermostat, coolant hoses, coolant bottle).
Nov 2012 109300 mi US $450	Clutch disc burst, replaced disc, pressure plate, clutch master and slave cylinder
Jan 2013 110000 mi US $130	rear O2 sensor replaced

Mazda RX-8 in Texas, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008 24000 mi	Replaced gasket on passenger side tail light (held water).

Mazda RX-8 in Virginia, United States Oct 2007 - Oct 2010
Oct 2008 22000 mi	Pass. side rear taillight assm.leaked. Taillight assm. was in stock and replacement was done in 2-hours.
Dec 2008 22000 mi US $400	Engine flooded rotary engine, weak battery, new battery replaced twice.
Sep 2009 23000 mi	would not start. engine flooded. Also weak battery which was replaced with new upgraded one.

Mazda RX-8 in Texas, United States Feb 2009 - Aug 2009
Mar 2009 36000 mi	Air conditioner would start blowing heat even when on cold. Fiddle with the knob and it would blow cold again but a minute later would start blowing hot for no reason. Replaced temperature control, A/C works now.

Mazda RX-8 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2009 - Apr 2014
Mar 2011 48980 mi C $600	starter went and was draining battery when starting car. Battery replaced and starter and spark plugs replaced
Jul 2012 59520 mi C $900	Master seal in clutch  Some emissions coil
Apr 2013 62300 mi C $1100	Flooded car, towed to shop. While deflooding car preventively replaced plugs and wiring, water pump, thermosat, air filter, upper and lower radiator hoses.
Sep 2013 64480 mi C $1072	Coils all replaced and battery replaced ... and maintenanace done also
Feb 2014 66420 mi C $1060	Heater - no hot air blowing
Apr 2014 68200 mi C $212	Engine - compression off and was told needed new engine ... Have been complaining to dealer for over a year about light coming on... now the engine is toast. THEN I find out Engine warranty WAS in effect until Sept 2013.Did not honor

Mazda RX-8 in California, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2011
Jul 2009 57000 mi	loss of torque, failed compression test, dealer replacing engine under warranty
Aug 2009 57000 mi US $110	Engine was failing vacuum test. Dealer replaced engine.
Jan 2010 71900 mi US $300	HVAC controls fixed.
Sep 2010 75000 mi US $1200	AC condenser broke a few months after Heater was fixed

Mazda RX-8 in Minnesota, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2015
May 2011 44000 mi US $50	Saw smoke coming out of tailpipe when floored. Oil got into intake somehow, even though oil wasn't overfilled. Cleaned out oil, changed airfilter. Installed oil catch can to prevent reoccurrance. Believe oil recovery process was changed on later RX8s. Oil got into the intake somehow, even though my oil wasn't overfilled. Cleaned out oil and changed airfilter. Installed oil catch can to prevent future occurrance.
Oct 2014 88200 mi US $500	Hot start problem. Replaced coils and plugs. Did not solve. Later checked compression - 90psi. Battery is only 2.5 years old and this car got the faster starter in 2006 so the problem is prob not electrical.
Mar 2015 89000 mi	Hard start not fixed. New owner aware of low compression, will try to drive it this way.

Mazda RX-8 in Ohio, United States Oct 2007 - Aug 2013
Dec 2007 20000 mi	Transmission whine in 6th gear. Noise stopped when clutch depressed or foot off gas. Interior trim breakage. Center console lid broken (glider for sliding cover broken off) and dust shield for e-brake lever broke off in cold weather. Dust cover has known TSB. Engine making a rattling sound when accelerating. Commonly known on the RX8 forums as "marbles in a can". Not diagnosed by dealership (unable to reproduce), however I've read this is detonation or knock. Noise is obvious, but dealer couldn't hear.
Mar 2010 43000 mi	Water pump leak...replaced under warranty. 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.
Sep 2011 57000 mi	Headlight leveling sensor failure. Headlights aiming too low. Removed sensor, disassembled. Lot of corrosion inside, cleaned as well as posssible, reassembled. Front sensor cleaned only, will do rear sensor soon.
Nov 2011 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. Headlight leveling sensor failed after prior repair (warning light). Lights aimed too high, blinding other drivers. Sensor removed again, re-cleaned. Sealed wire harness with silicone, reinstalled. After re-aiming headlights, repair OK. Sputtering at low RPM & rough idle. Ignition coils required replacement (coils are "weak" in this vehicle and fail prematurely). Coils purchased and replaced. Also replaced plugs & wires. Total cost for all parts roughly $350. HVAC temp control dial failure. Known issue with these vehicles. Found fix on RX8club.com. Removed stereo/HVAC unit, disassembled. Soldered connections on control board for heater control. Reinstalled. Repair was successful (& easy).
Nov 2012 69100 mi US $400	Corroded oil cooler line cracked and developed massive oil leak.

Mazda RX-8 in New York, United States Jan 2011 - Dec 2016
Nov 2012 26300 mi US $295	Sirius SAT radio working intermittently. Signal 5-10 minutes/hour; rest of the time just shows 'ACQUIRING'. Dealer replaced antenna and splitter cable to SAT box in trunk.
Jun 2015 32000 mi US $50	Drivers side mirror rattles.
Apr 2016 34200 mi	At 34K, car's original coils were replaced as a precaution. Replaced plugs and wires, too.  On way home from having coils and plugs replaced, engine stalled while idling in traffic. Happened repeatedly. Problem turned out to be computer glitch due to coil replacement.
Nov 2016 37300 mi US $264	CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (non-flashing): • P0442: Small EVAP leak • P0456: Very small EVAP leak PARTS ORDERED: • Purge Valve • Gas Cap PARTS: $140 LABOR: $124 Rattling driver side mirror. Replacement mirror ordered. New purge valve and gas cap installed. New mirror installed. Cost not reflected in price.

Mazda RX-8 in Virginia, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 70000 mi	The car flooded causing the engine to to start. Dealership did a de-flood and de-carbon on the engine under warranty

Mazda RX-8 in Illinois, United States May 2009 - Sep 2012
Jul 2009 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.
Jun 2011 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.

Mazda RX-8 in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2022
Nov 2010 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.
Jun 2013 47000 mi US $900	Loss of power at low RPM. Solved by new plugs, coils, wires, and throttle body cleaning.
Nov 2016 74600 mi US $60	Battery failed while under prorated warranty; I replaced it after paying a share of the replacement cost.

Mazda RX-8 in Maryland, United States Oct 2007 - Oct 2013
Jun 2008 39000 mi	Both rear taillights had condensation in them. replaced under warranty, tsb for them.
Sep 2008 42000 mi	The tire pressure monitoring system has had its low tire pressure light on for the last few weeks. I took it to the dealership, they could not replicate it and oddly enough the light did not come on until the next day. It has been on since then too.

Mazda RX-8 in Idaho, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009 38000 mi	Power window made popping sound when being lowered.

Mazda RX-8 in Indiana, United States Jun 2009 - Feb 2010
Dec 2009 36000 mi	Heater control switch failure. est $450 repair

Mazda RX-8 in Arizona, United States - Nov 2006
Jul 2006 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
Nov 2006 13259 mi	Replaced both engine mounts and engine mount bracket. Adjust headlight beam height. Replace lower right and left side rocker panel moldings/deformed,again

Mazda RX-8 in Georgia, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
Nov 2012 68200 mi	Engine Failure/low compression/engine replaced with reman. engine

Mazda RX-8 in Minnesota, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2015
Dec 2012 82000 mi US $900	Compression failure. Engine to be replaced.
Nov 2015 115100 mi US $300	Replaced front shock absorbers. Replaced rear sway bar link that had broken.

Mazda RX-8 in Illinois, United States Oct 2007 - Apr 2015
Feb 2010 34600 mi	Coolant level sensor went bad, causing the light to come on when the coolant was not low. They replaced the reservoir to fix the problem.
Feb 2012 48000 mi	Dash heater control unit needed to be replaced. Temp control would only give full hot or full cold.

Mazda RX-8 in Michigan, United States Oct 2007 - Nov 2009
Apr 2009 20000 mi	Condensation in tail lights.

Mazda RX-8 in Victoria, Australia Oct 2007 - Mar 2010
Nov 2007 22320 mi	Coils burnt out
Jul 2008 26660 mi	Replaced coils.

Mazda RX-8 in Nevada, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2011
Mar 2011 48000 mi US $400	200 miles after the motor was replaced (and 1000 after the transmission and torque converter was replaced), the starter went out leaving me stranded in a snow storm

Mazda RX-8 in British Columbia, Canada May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013 57660 mi C $150	Clutch flex hose burst. Had the car towed to a nearby mechanic and flex hose replaced with a stainless steel braided one.

Mazda RX-8 in Washington, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2011
Sep 2007 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.
Sep 2010 68000 mi	Hard starting when warm. Low power. Dealer ran decarb procedure but problem still exists. Dealer now claims they cannot replicate problem and it remains.
Oct 2010 68300 mi	Car still hard starting when warm. Dealer stated. "We cannot do any more under warranty." The engine is considered normal by Mazda even though we understand this is not typical behavior.

Mazda RX-8 in Virginia, United States Mar 2012 - Feb 2013
May 2012 72400 mi	Car overheated. Thermostat and waterpump replaced. Fan relay replaced. The work was performed under extended warranty.  Catalytic converter was found to have failed. Owner paid for catalytic converter Engine seals were found to leak.
Jul 2012 73500 mi	Second and third gear syncro mesh failed. First, Second, and Third gears were replaced.
Sep 2012 76000 mi	Coolant hose was slowly leaking coolant on electric steering. Electric steering stopped functioning. Upon inspection, Mazda tech discovered that the coolant was shorting out the steering. Hose was replaced.

Mazda RX-8 in New York, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2014
Jul 2013 105300 mi US $200	SSV stuck / failure
Aug 2013 106000 mi US $200	SSV circuit low p0661
Sep 2013 107000 mi US $850	Multiple electrical issues resolved
Jan 2014 US $500	pissing oil everywhere

Mazda RX-8 in California, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 43000 mi US $1500	Replaced clutch and flywheel - both had completely disintegrated

Mazda RX-8 in Connecticut, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 49000 mi US $200	Flooded and new flywheel needed. O2 sensor replaced. wasn't damaged before going in.

Mazda RX-8 in Ohio, United States Jun 2009 - Aug 2010
Jun 2010 76000 mi US $2000	Lost compression on the front engine rotor, the car could not be driven. The engine had to be replaced. I sourced an engine, purchased it, and installed it myself.

Mazda RX-8 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010
Apr 2006 31000 mi	Second Third and Fifth gear were near impossible to shift into, dealer rebuilt damaged components.
Nov 2006 38000 mi	Warranty replacement of entire transmission. (Transmission was rebuilt earlier and problem shifting did not go away)
Jan 2007 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)

Mazda RX-8 in Illinois, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013 114000 mi US $6700	I got a engine replacement for this car in december of 2011 and just recently, the engine blew again. I took it to mazda and they would not cover it by warranty and i was stuck paying well over $6,700 for repairs on it

Mazda RX-8 in Alberta, Canada Feb 2007 - Apr 2009
Dec 2008 36580 mi C $120	Misfire at high RPMs - One coil was bad, replaced all 4 coils.

Mazda RX-8 in Wisconsin, United States May 2011 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016 48300 mi US $120	Fan and temperature knobs broke. Both on same day! First problem I can recall for this car.

Mazda RX-8 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2013 - Jun 2018
Jul 2013 77500 mi C $500	OEM catalytic converter replaced at 95000 miles Emission air pump was replaced due to dry bearing in the electric motor
Jan 2014 82460 mi C $4000	Engine replaced at 95000 miles due to blown seal in the rear rotor. Lost compression. OEM catalytic converter replaced at 95000 miles
Mar 2017 120280 mi C $400	Rear wheel bearing Swar bar end-link snapped off Hot/cold air working intermittently Quarter panels rusting like crazy.
May 2018 122760 mi C $300	OEM latest revision Mazda coils (made in Japan, not knock-offs) requiring replacement after 25k

Mazda RX-8 in New York, United States Sep 2014 - Sep 2018
Oct 2014 64000 mi US $220	I was receiving CEL for a misfire in Cyl 1. Kept resetting, then finally died at high RPM randomly and finally limped home. Replaced coils, wires, plugs. The plugs looked like they were original.

Mazda RX-8 in Nova Scotia, Canada Aug 2008 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016 56420 mi C $300	Fuel pump failure

Mazda RX-8 in Queensland, Australia Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 31000 mi A $380	Sensor in the bottom of the Coolant Reservoir was required to be replaced. Check Engine Light would appear at nearly all times while driving.

Mazda RX-8 in Washington, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013 65000 mi US $560	Car was running very rough with difficulty starting. Had 3 ignition coils replaced.

Mazda RX-8 in California, United States Apr 2015 - Aug 2017
Jan 2016 140200 mi US $500	Manual transmission neutral position switch failed. Switch replaced.
Jul 2016 137200 mi US $1000	Water pump and coolant hose leaking. Water pump and cooling hose replaced Oxygen sensor failed

Mazda RX-8 in Tennessee, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2014
Sep 2014 90000 mi US $100	Service engine light and misfire- Failed leading, rear rotor ignition coil

Mazda RX-8 in North Carolina, United States Aug 2007 - Nov 2009
Nov 2009 55000 mi US $500	No start, replaced coils, plugs, re-flashed computer. Burned out headlight (high beam) Reflashed computer to reset after problem #1 to insure no additional, unknown problems.

Mazda RX-8 in Colorado, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 70700 mi US $650	Loss of power, smell of burning plastic, smoke from hood and in trunk compartment. Ignition of non-combusted fuel by catalytic converter in exhaust system melted oxygen sensor, trunk carpet & jack holder. Catalytic converter may be damaged.

Mazda RX-8 in Texas, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2008
Oct 2007 34000 mi	Replace switch face plates on HVAC & stereo system due to cracking
Dec 2007 35000 mi	Both O2 sensors failed within 1 week of each other. Replaced under warranty

Mazda RX-8 in Florida, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2023
Jul 2011 63000 mi US $1023	Alternator belt separated cutting wires shorted out coil pack, blew engine fuse setting code in security system disabling ignition requiring a tow. Also starter was going out so had that replaced at the same time as electrical repair.
Nov 2011 64300 mi	Clutch Bracket snapped. Worked just long enough to drive the car directly to the Dealer for free replacement. Dealer had one in stock. Got car back the next morning.
Aug 2012 67200 mi US $150	Replaced all 4 coil packs and wires. Appeared to be original. Just starting to fail.
Dec 2012 68000 mi US $500	Gas Tank overflow badly leaking upon every fill up. Had to replace seals and two parts. Dealer only items. Fire hazard if left unrepaired.
Jan 2013 65700 mi US $300	Passenger side dash cracked in H where airbag door deploys. Had to be replaced. Cosmetic. Mazda only replacement not repairable.
May 2014 73500 mi US $1300	Fuel pump failing replaced, solenoid for throttle positioner failed replaced, fuel vacuum sensor failed replaced.
Jun 2014 74000 mi US $400	Recurring idiot light code for "Lean on Rotor 2". Dealer had replaced several items previously with this code. Replaced Mass Air Sensor in intake. Permanently corrected idiot light for lean condition. Rear Springs weak and needed replacing. Noise on small bumps. Replaced with factory new ones and required 4 wheel alignment. Raised car in rear 1.5" so could get proper camber.
Sep 2014 76000 mi US $400	Motor mount was leaking. Had them install new set while there for normal maintenance items.
Aug 2016 83000 mi US $400	Had to replace driver's side electric door locking assembly.
Apr 2017 85000 mi US $200	Replaced SSV Solenoid due to CEL P0661 and mechanic physical tests of 3 solenoids controlling AIR, SSV and VDI behind intake manifold. I purchased the part thru Mazdaspeed at discount and Mechanic installed it. Cost $200 total.
Jul 2017 86300 mi	At 85,500 miles clutch was worn out and slipping in higher gears under acceleration. I autocross this car year round so it held up well. Replaced everything as the factory flywheel is unable to be resurfaced. Got Fidanza improved steel one which needed counter weight from automatic to balance it. Also got Stage 1 exedy clutch. Most people wouldn't like it as much stronger springs tends to stall car:) Once apart discovered that my throwout bearing was nearly toast but was still working and not making noise. Every 25,000 miles I replace the plugs and wires. The big tipoff for me that a coil or coils are dying is out of nowhere the car won't fire off like normal. Will take twice as long or more to start over 5 seconds. At 30,000 I replaced the Auto Zone coils. Performance improved. Running car at high revs in 2nd gear and them firing 3x every rotation would be about 3000 x 3 = 9000 firings/minute at 9000rpm due to the +3x ratio of flywheel gear to output shaft. That's a lot of stress on the 4 coils. If I drove the car on the hwy in OD the coils would last a very long time. At least twice as long.
Nov 2017 88000 mi	Plastic bushing for steering shaft fell out and wheel was like a broken tilt. Not repairable. Replaced with used steering shaft assembly $125 from bone yard. Mazda new part price was $900.
Sep 2018 89000 mi US $500	The Red LCD for the radio and heater description died. Damn. Everything worked but there were no eyes. Heater or radio. Cost $270 + labor.

Mazda RX-8 in California, United States Oct 2008 - Sep 2011
Apr 2009 59000 mi US $545	Replaced ignition coils along with maintanence replacement of plugs and wires
Sep 2010 76000 mi US $300	Light on for coolant level, replace coolant tank and sensor, when replacing tank a tube broke off radiator, install new radiator

Mazda RX-8 in Hawaii, United States Jun 2008 - Dec 2015
Jul 2008 22000 mi	Engine running rough, harder to start than normal. Diagnosed as faulty coil pack, parts ordered waiting for repair.
Sep 2008 23000 mi	One of two coil packs replaced, engine running normally.
Feb 2009 26000 mi	I had the right rear tailight module replaced due to condensation.
Jul 2009 30000 mi	Vehicle w/ a subsequent no start condition after being moved on home driveway. Towed to Dealer, half day in shop. Per dealer, carbon buildup, need to drive car at high speed or revs occasionally. I suspect flooding as this is a known RX8 problem.
Dec 2009 32000 mi US $50	All four coil packs needed to be replaced, vehicle was drivable but advised to not drive too much while waiting for parts. Per tech could result in damage to catalytic converter. Overheat light intermittently illuminating. Per dealer coolant reservoir and sensor defective. Parts replaced on same visit as repair for coil packs.
Jun 2010 33000 mi US $50	Noticed intermittent vibration at idle when A/C cycling on and off. Dx by dealer as two broken motor mounts, ordered under extended warranty. Deductible of fifty dollars. Motor mounts replaced, problem resolved.
Nov 2010 38000 mi US $523	No start condition, dealer recommended decarbonization per TSB 01-015/08. Plugs changed and Zoom engine cleaner used. Car now starts but engine compression not in spec. Tech line notified per dealer. Waiting on results.
Feb 2011 39800 mi	Previous engine showing low compression after no-start problem, engine replaced with factory rebuilt one.
Mar 2011 42000 mi US $150	Small fire in alternator associated wiring, shop says alternator and associated wiring needed repair, fifty dollar deductible and paid for express shipping for parts, one hundred dollars.
Jul 2011 47000 mi US $368	Left rear shock absorber leaking, detected during oil change at dealership. Both rear shocks replaced w/ Koni adjustables.
Jan 2012 41000 mi US $720	Clutch pedal housing cracked, pedal dropped and canted, piston scratched master cylinder with resultant leak. Clutch pedal and bracket along w/ master cylinder replaced.
Mar 2012 56000 mi	Airbag light on intermittently, diagnosed per shop car needs new Airbag electrical harness. Update: later cleared up on its own.
Dec 2014 72000 mi US $1150	Battery died, unable to jump, towed to dealer, batt. changed.

Mazda RX-8 in California, United States Dec 2006 - Apr 2010
Mar 2007 33000 mi US $125	Malfunctioning ignition coils. dealer said 'it wasn't a problem'. Malfunctioning ignition coils. dealer said 'it wasn't a problem'. replaced coils myself, issues went away.

Mazda RX-8 in Florida, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2015
Apr 2010 65000 mi US $360	Engine failure, replaced catalytic converter, ignition coils, and sparkplugs.
May 2015 108600 mi US $700	Radiator replacement Power Steering cuts out
Sep 2015 110000 mi US $1500	New Clutch Heater Core Died Blown water seals

Mazda RX-8 in Virginia, United States Feb 2007 - Nov 2013
Nov 2007 50000 mi US $220	Replaced HVAC control module. The temperature dial would not allow hot air when selected. This was a common problem when I researched it on Rx8club.com.

Mazda RX-8 in New York, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018
Jun 2013 63000 mi US $175	Replaced rear o2 sensor.
Jul 2017 72000 mi US $70	Sway bar end links replaced.

Mazda RX-8 in Washington, United States Sep 2006 - Jul 2020
Dec 2006 45000 mi	Flash update to ECU
Jan 2009 76000 mi US $120	Flooded after moving car when it was cold, improper warm up procedure.
Feb 2016 145000 mi US $3000	complete long-block engine replacement
Mar 2018 146000 mi	Fuel tank leak risk remediation recall replacement of ball joints

Mazda RX-8 in Massachusetts, United States - Apr 2007
Feb 2004 189 mi	Completed Mazda recalls (1604B) Side Air Bag and (1704B) Dynamic Damper Bracket.
Apr 2004 2013 mi	Dealer reflashed PCM to version "M". Oil/Filter change and tire rotation.
Feb 2006 22307 mi	Dealer Tech Service Bulletin. Replaced Starter, Plugs, Battery, and Reflashed. N/C
Apr 2007 30097 mi	Dealer 4206F recall, replaced plugs and reflashed. Replaced trans and diff fluid.

Mazda RX-8 in Texas, United States - Jan 2007
May 2006 53000 mi	Replace main dash control panel and controls.
Oct 2006 65000 mi US $500	Replace broken sunvisor. Repair water in tail lights.
Dec 2006 70000 mi US $350	Replace heater control unit.
Jan 2007 73275 mi US $2050	Replace motor, spark plugs, coils, spark plug wires.

Mazda RX-8 in Florida, United States Feb 2009 - Jan 2011
May 2009 66000 mi US $170	igniton coils and spark plugs needed to be replaced
Jul 2009 70000 mi	rear heated O2 sensor wiring harness melted so getting bad readings
Aug 2009 70000 mi US $10	Had condensation problem in taillight, fixed with replacement bulbs, hair dryer, and silicone sealant on the leaky gasket.

Mazda RX-8 in Texas, United States Apr 2010 - Mar 2014
Jun 2010 65000 mi	Evaluation of Check Engine light led to an engine replacement. After the Check Engine Light came on, the dealer tested the compression and determined a new engine is needed.
Sep 2010 69000 mi US $600	Check Engine Light came on. Dealer replaced an intake solenoid. Front brake pads replaced.
Aug 2011 80000 mi US $900	The coolant overflow tank & radiator were replaced.
Sep 2011 80000 mi US $800	Replaced fuel pump - leaking at fitting to the fuel line.
Jan 2012 83000 mi US $770	Replaced the cabin temperature control module & shift lever boot.
Aug 2012 89700 mi US $65	Battery replaced
Nov 2012 91800 mi US $480	Clutch Master & Slave cylinders replaced
Jan 2014 95300 mi US $250	Driver-side power window register replacement
Mar 2014 107000 mi US $20	Wiring from the torque sensor mounted on the steering column sensitive to added impedance through the connectors. My power steering failed. Cleaned & weather-proofed the power steering control harness connectors.

Mazda RX-8 in Texas, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008 66000 mi US $100	Check engine light came on. Mechanic said it was a spark misfire, but need to bring the car back for "computer diagnostic." Might need a whole new engine. failed the vaccuum test. Replaced the whole engine with new one.
Jul 2008 67000 mi	After getting a new engine, came back because the check engine light came back on. Said it was a cracked valved part. Now the steering light came on. Really hard to turn the steering wheel. Don't ever get this car. Been at the shop for soo many reasons.

Mazda RX-8 in California, United States May 2008 - Jun 2012
Jun 2008 31000 mi	CD changer jammed
Jul 2011 51800 mi	Engine mounts needed to be replaced - were replaced under my extended factory powertrain warranty
Nov 2011 58600 mi	Ignition coils failed, spark plugs fouled, very low on power and poor fuel economy

Mazda RX-8 in Quebec, Canada Jan 2010 - Jun 2022
May 2010 22320 mi C $35	Replaced the front headlight level sensor with a second-hand known-good unit. Work done by myself.
Sep 2015 60760 mi C $600	Front alignment bushings had seized and were no longer adjustable. All front suspension bushings were replaced with polyurethane.
Aug 2016 66420 mi	Headlight washer solenoid or motor draws current with the car off, draining the battery. System still functional otherwise. Repair was put off to future; headlight washer system disabled by removing its fuse.
Apr 2017 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.
Sep 2017 71920 mi	Mazda recall for potential leak around the fuel pump.
Mar 2018 74648 mi C $40	DIY rust removal and repair around rear passenger side wheel arch.
Jul 2021 86800 mi C $40	Tail light weathertight gasket replaced to stop condensation in the tail light.

Mazda RX-8 in Idaho, United States Nov 2014 - Jul 2015
Dec 2014 110000 mi US $1500	Spark plugs replaced
Mar 2015 112000 mi US $300	Antifreeze reservoir and hose leaking.
Jul 2015 114000 mi	Apex seals failed.

Mazda RX-8 in Indiana, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012 51000 mi	Bad PCM - Replaced under emmisions warranty

Mazda RX-8 in California, United States Nov 2011 - Jul 2018
Sep 2015 118000 mi	Original thermostat stuck closed thus causing overheating. Replaced with new OEM part. Working waterpump replaced as a preventative step.
Jun 2016 123000 mi US $120	Fuel pump started leaking at outlet after removal for cleaning. The plastic outlet is a known weakness on RX-8, which tends to develop hairline crack. Replaced 120k-mile Mazda OEM unit with Delphi FG1250, which was an OEM supplier.

Mazda RX-8 in Oregon, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2014
Feb 2014 95000 mi US $1000	Complete clutch replacement. Friction plate worn out, throw-out bearing hanging on by a thread. Very impressed that after countless track days and runs through the twisties the clutch finally gave out. Took 95,000 miles to do which isn't bad.
Jun 2014 98000 mi US $75	RFID system forgot keys when cooling fan failed to shut off after turning off car. It's done this twice before. Highly obnoxious. When it happens the car must be towed to the dealer and reprogrammed for the keys.
Jul 2014 98000 mi	They suggested the RFID problem *could* be the ecu or a few other components. They didn't know. Final cost to replace all the parts it could be was around 5k so I decided to just sell it.

Mazda RX-8 in Michigan, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2016
Aug 2013 21800 mi	Replaced ignition coils. Motor mount has been replaced with Mazsport (now defunct) solid engine mounts. Bounce totally gone. It did however break the stud securing the mount on the subframe but that was a result of a clutch kick around a round about. Fixed it with grade 10 bolt.

Mazda RX-8 in Georgia, United States Jan 2013 - Jul 2017
May 2016 177700 mi	Replace radiator

Mazda RX-8 in Connecticut, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010 38000 mi	clogged catalytic converter

Mazda RX-8 in Ohio, United States Apr 2013 - Feb 2018
Dec 2015 98000 mi US $200	A new fuel pump was installed to replace the gradually failing original. The symptoms were hard starts, lack of acceleration when less than 1/2 a tank, and increasing long term fuel trims (trying to compensate for reduced fuel pressure).
Jul 2016 102500 mi	Catalytic Converter Failure
Sep 2016 105000 mi US $300	Installed an OEM quality MagnaFlow catalytic converter and silencer mid-pipe to replace the previously failed unit (failed one was aftermarket not OEM).

Mazda RX-8 in California, United States Dec 2011 - May 2012
Jan 2012 US $100	MIL P2096, Cleaned MAF, Replaced the downstream o2 sensor, Added Fuel injector cleaner to the gas tank. Replaced gasket between the Cat & exhaust manifold

Mazda RX-8 in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2004 - Feb 2011
Feb 2004 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
Apr 2005 24500 mi US $1200	Replaced all four shocks with Konis to solve leaking shock problem.
Mar 2006 38150 mi	CELs - Replaced intake manifold that was cracked; replaced fuel tank cap; All under warranty
Aug 2007 57750 mi US $412	Car was failing to start; diagnosed incorrectly as a bad battery; turned out to be a faulty starter
May 2008 69000 mi US $45	PCM Computer reflash/update.
Sep 2008 72000 mi US $230	HVAC/Radio display was cycling gibberish. Repair was to install a new CD player/ radio. This is the single disc unit.
Apr 2009 81000 mi US $210	Heat shield fell out of exhaust system. It took out an Oxygen sensor when it did that. Needed a new 02 sensor.
Oct 2010 97300 mi US $300	Replaced broken motor mount
Jan 2011 99000 mi	The bracket which holds the clutch pedal to the firewall snapped while driving.

Mazda RX-8 in Florida, United States Sep 2007 - Dec 2011
Jun 2008 28000 mi US $1210	Clutch failure.
Oct 2009 41000 mi US $600	Alternator defective
Jan 2010 52800 mi US $75	defective check engine warning prevents cruise control operation
Dec 2011 62000 mi US $7800	blown gaskets

Mazda RX-8 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2016 - Nov 2020
Jun 2017 119660 mi C $60	Vacuum control valve for the SSV intake valve failed/malfunctioned, producing code P0661 - solenoid valve circuit low voltage. Replaced the control valve solenoid (Part #K5T49091) and cleaned the connectors. Runs great now!
Mar 2018 122140 mi C $25	OBDII scan revealed P0076 (non-displayed MIL) VDI control valve circuit voltage low. Ordered a new vacuum control solenoid online (25$ total) and replaced the part/cleaned electrical connection. Whole job took about 2hrs to complete. After the repair, fuel economy and power were restored to normal.

Mazda RX-8 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Oct 2013
Feb 2011 44000 mi	Clutch pedal was creaking; dealer replaced clutch pedal/bracket under extended warranty provided by Mazda.
Apr 2012 52200 mi US $250	Clutch master cylinder unable to maintain pressure. Replaced clutch master cylinder.
Oct 2012 54000 mi US $103	Engine compression tested below minimum levels.
Jun 2013 55000 mi	HVAC temparature control circuit board needed repair (resoldering on one pin).
Oct 2013 56000 mi	Engine tested for low compression.

Mazda RX-8 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Jul 2014
Sep 2010 80600 mi C $50	Replace SSV vacuum actuator
Sep 2012 86800 mi C $880	Seized alignment bushings and bolts

Mazda RX-8 in Norway Apr 2009 - Nov 2019
Feb 2012 24800 mi $200	Changed starter motor.
Jan 2013 26040 mi $600	Stuck secondary shutter valve. Cel: P2070
Oct 2013 27380 mi $75	Reflash after jump start created problems.
Nov 2015 32240 mi $300	Replaced PCM / Main control module

Mazda RX-8 in New York, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2011
Aug 2007 43000 mi	passenger side visor broke (split in 2) and had to be replaced. While i was there i had them replace the clutch master cylinder because while in heavy traffic on a hot day the clutch pedal becomes spongy. Also i had them add a breather as my dipstick woul

Mazda RX-8 in Colorado, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007 32708 mi	Replace center console lid.
Oct 2007 33156 mi	Replace factory stereo head unit.
Dec 2007 34097 mi	Replace both rear tail lights due to condensation. Replace rear truck weatherstripping.
Jan 2008 34000 mi	Hard 1-2 shift.
Mar 2008 35000 mi	Once again, hard shift 1-2. Replaced clutch slave cylinder for shifting problems. Problem persists.
Jul 2008 37000 mi	Visited 2 different dealers. 1st dealer claimed clutch issue. 2nd dealer confirmed internal transmission problem. Awaiting confirmation of warranty replacement of a new transmission from 2nd dealer.
Aug 2008 37700 mi	After visit to 3rd different dealer, transmission issue resolved under warranty. Replaced 2nd gear, 2nd gear syncro hub/ring, 1-2 shift fork.

Mazda RX-8 in Louisiana, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2017
Oct 2012 107300 mi US $40	Fuel pump replaced.
Dec 2012 109000 mi US $1500	Rear end rebuilt, was clunking.
Oct 2013 116500 mi US $450	Clutch changed. The pressure plate failed. Could no longer disengage the clutch. Replaced everything (clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, pilot bearing) resurfaced flywheel. Not bad considering it was the original.
Jul 2014 125200 mi US $4500	Replaced Engine.
Sep 2015 134000 mi US $180	Coil failed. Replaced all with new.

Mazda RX-8 in Washington, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 22000 mi US $8	Check engine light for vacuum leak - possible gas cap leak

Mazda RX-8 in Virginia, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2017
Feb 2015 192000 mi US $2100	Apex seal failure. Engine replaced.
Jul 2015 201000 mi US $200	Transmission synchro rings failing. Replaced transmission with used one.
Apr 2016 222000 mi US $75	SSV solenoid replaced after failure.
Sep 2016 235000 mi US $15	evaporator solenoid failed popping sound from front end during cornering rear springs failed, bump-stops destroyed
Jul 2017 259000 mi US $2200	Replaced entire engine. The engine had low compression and if I was going to be able to rebuild it, it needed to come out before it blew a seal. No towing. Could probably have gotten another 6 months or more. Radiator fans replaced
Dec 2017 267000 mi US $200	Front shocks

Mazda RX-8 in Arizona, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2015
May 2014 79000 mi US $90	Drivers side HID headlamp burned out. It was not the bulb but the ballast. Mazda does not have a part number so dealer wanted $1500 to replace entire assembly. Had an automotive electrician do the job for $90.00

Mazda RX-8 in Washington, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2010
May 2009 35000 mi	Mazda replaced engine under warranty due to carbon build up which greatly reduced horsepower.

Mazda RX-8 in Georgia, United States Oct 2008 - Feb 2010
Nov 2008 36900 mi	Replaced spark plugs and ignition coils (all). This was done by the dealer, I was not charged for it. This is also considered regular maintenance.
Feb 2009 42000 mi	Engine failed compression test, was lacking power down low so under the Mazda 8y/100,000mi engine warranty was replaced.

Mazda RX-8 in Virginia, United States Dec 2007 - Dec 2021
Apr 2008 12000 mi US $100	Power steering module replaced.
Oct 2010 23000 mi US $1279	Ignition coil failure Starter replaced Decarbonized engine apex seals
Dec 2014 38000 mi US $250	Check engine light on. Reset, no further problem.

Mazda RX-8 in District of Columbia, United States Jan 2007 - Jun 2012
Feb 2008 34000 mi US $300	Poor engine response, especially at low rpm, followed by check engine light after a week or so.
Mar 2008 35000 mi US $248	There were 2 bulletins for weak engine, reflash and diagnostics. The diagnostics turned up shorted coil (so, driving with 1 rotor). Coil replaced on out of warranty assistance, labor paid by owner.
Mar 2010 46000 mi US $780	Fuel cap seal weak; engine light on, but car worked. After few days, car didn't start. Diagnostic showed P2070 and P0456. Replaced 2 intake manifold tuning valves. Replaced fuel cap on extended warranty.
Jun 2011 53000 mi US $400	Weak and slight knocking at mid revs under load. Stuck valve on secondary air intake freed up, engine decarbonized with Mazda kit, slightly corroded ignition wires replaced, coils replaced, air filter replaced.

Mazda RX-8 in Virginia, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
Feb 2008 53000 mi US $300	Engine lost compression; engine + fuel pump replaced under warranty. Plugs and wires replaced at owner's cost. No engine problems since.

Mazda RX-8 in Nevada, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010

Mazda RX-8 in California, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2007 29000 mi US $298	The power lumbar support had a broken switch. Dealer noticed it during an inspection and took care of it under warranty.

Mazda RX-8 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2006 - Feb 2007
Jan 2007	The heat in the cabi would fluctuate from hot to cold (like the air conditioner had come on). Twisting the heat control knob from current setting of hot to cold and back again (repeat as necessary) would usually bring the heat back to the cabin.  Replaced heater, details in email 050207

Mazda RX-8 in Manitoba, Canada Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008 38440 mi C $350	Flooded engine in cold weather.

Mazda RX-8 in New South Wales, Australia Feb 2008 - Mar 2009
Feb 2009 39680 mi A $30	2nd set of failed IGN coils. Replaced(owner) myself for