3.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,050 miles

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problem #4

Jun 182021

RX-8

  • miles
My cars steering will loosen up and stiffen up randomly also the traction control will randomly engage and the tire pressure lights and another light

- Hutchinson, KS, USA

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problem #3

Oct 102019

RX-8

  • 110,200 miles
The clutch pedal assembly bracket breaks at the spotwelds which also breaks the clutch master cylinder and lukily this broke while starting the car

- Orange, TX, USA

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problem #2

Jun 082017

RX-8

  • miles
The external oil lines and connection fittings for the rotory engine lubrication points and cooling have corroded away form road salt in Minnesota. Driving causes engine oil to be sprayed on front wheel and brakes causing front brake failure and possible engine fire problems. The corrosion was so bad that each attempt to fix an oil leak ended up braking more corroded oil fittings off. The total repair in 2017 ended being over $1,000 dollars for just parts plus labor. Mazda has previously paid to fix all Mazda Rx-8S sold to people in Canada because of road salt corrosion failures of these same oil lines. Why doesn't the usa have consumer protection like Canadian citizens have! I paid a repair shop by me $1,037.81 for the repairs. The mechanic lost about another $1,000 in after market fittings and hoses plus time, but each fix broke more fittings. He finally bought all new factory parts and sold them to me for cost and only charged us for about 2 hours labor. Tony beck, S auto repair in pineisland mn just couldn't charge anyone what it really cost him. Us Rx-8 owners are getting screwed by you not recalling this oil line failure problem. These oil lines and fittings go all around the outside of the engine and are high pressure 1/2 inch id hydraulic lines. How can oil spraying front disc brakes and engine compartment not be a safety issue! steve w. from Minnesota, we have lots of road salt just like Canada, that's why the I-35 bridge fell down. Not safe to drive with these salt corrosion caused oil leaks! caused massive oil leaks that can allow engine

- Oronoco, MN, USA

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problem #1

Feb 232017

RX-8

  • 14,000 miles
Clutch pedal keeps braking every 20,000 miles. :-/ this is the 4rth replacement I am looking at, currently is braking gradually. Air bags sensors keep failing every 30,000 miles and passenger airbag is cracking.

- San Jose, CA, USA

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