2004 Mazda RX-8 vs 2005 Mazda RX-8
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Mazda RX-8 | 2005 Mazda RX-8 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 489 | 162 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 201 | 179 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,191 mi | 63,400 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda RX-8 | Mazda RX-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 154 | 54 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 106 | 28 |
| Steering | 80 | 17 |
| Air Bags | 50 | 22 |
| Engine | 33 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 12 |
| Structure | 20 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 59 | 13 |
| Check engine light | 20 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 19 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 18 | 8 |
| Steering problems | 17 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 16 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
2004 Mazda RX-8
2005 Mazda RX-8
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.