2004 Mazda RX-8 engine and engine cooling problems
106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2004 Mazda RX-8 — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rusted oil cooler lines and fittings on my rx8 driven in ohio where road salting is prevalent in snow months. Filing this complaint since there is a recall issued for my same model year in canada (special program 76) for this exact issue due to snow and salt. Modified lines are available to address…”
filed Mar 26, 2014
“2004 mazda rx8. Consumer writes in regards to several defects in the vehicle. *smd the consumer stated about a year after having the vehicle, the rear tail lights started filling up with water. Also, the vehicle stopped running with no warning. The consumer was informed the vehicle needed a…”
filed Nov 28, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- IF CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE PARKED AND THE ENGINE IS OPERATED AT HIGH RPM'S FOR AN…Campaign 05V317000 · Jul 7, 2005
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other RX-8 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 RX-8 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 RX-8 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 RX-8 | 28 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Mazda RX-8
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.