2006 Chevrolet Cobalt vs 2006 Mazda RX-8
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2006 Mazda RX-8 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,330 | 60 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 795 | 173 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 164 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–25 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 67,000 mi | 59,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cobalt | Mazda RX-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,299 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 412 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 255 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 215 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 146 | 17 |
| Power Train | 137 | 13 |
| Engine | 93 | 6 |
| Structure | 51 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 316 | 0 |
| Stalling | 144 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 136 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 62 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 45 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 45 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 29 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 25 | 0 |
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
2006 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.