2004 Mazda RX-8 problems by component
489 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Mazda RX-8, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 154 | 31% | 69,600 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 106 | 22% | 45,054 mi |
| Steering → | 80 | 16% | 89,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 50 | 10% | 86,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 33 | 7% | 40,600 mi |
| Engine → | 33 | 7% | 84,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 21 | 4% | 97,762 mi |
| Structure → | 20 | 4% | 68,750 mi |
| Suspension → | 17 | 3% | 78,500 mi |
| Visibility → | 16 | 3% | 34,800 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 15 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 11 | 2% | — |
| Equipment → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 0% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.