2005 Mazda RX-8 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
6
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
6
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 3 report injuries (4 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2005 Mazda RX-8 vehicles were involved in 4 fatal crashes with 1 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskMazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas… · Jun 15, 2018
- Fire riskOn July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2005-2009 RX-8… · Jun 15, 2018
- Crash riskAffected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that… · Jul 26, 2017
- Fire riskHeat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack · Jun 1, 2017
- Fire riskAffected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to… · Oct 31, 2016
- Fire riskIF CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE PARKED AND THE ENGINE IS OPERATED AT HIGH… · Jul 7, 2005