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2008 Mazda Rx 8

Based on reports from 23 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
23
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Recalls
5
TSBs
181
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 23 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 5 recalls.

Top reported problems

1

check engine light on

1 complaints β€’ Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

power steering failure

1 complaints β€’ Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

8 owners reported airbags issues β€” failures commonly reported around 73K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

1
0–30K
6
30–60K
9
60–90K
1
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (9 reports) β€’ Median: 73K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags8 (35%)
Steering4 (17%)
Other3 (13%)
Engine3 (13%)
Fuel System2 (9%)
Drivetrain1 (4%)
Brakes1 (4%)
Seats1 (4%)

2008 Mazda Rx 8: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 35% of all reports filed for the 2008 Mazda Rx 8, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 73,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 73K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2008 Mazda Rx 8, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2008 Mazda Rx 8, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2008 Mazda Rx 8, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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12
1
13
2
14
3
15
2
16
10
17
1
18
3
19

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2008 Mazda Rx 8. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

16V793000Jul 2017

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles manufactured April 10, 2003, to February 18, 2008. The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe.

17V354000Jul 2017

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack.

17V474000Do Not DriveSep 2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

18V402000Do Not DriveJul 2018

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2004-2011 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-354 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

18V404000Do Not DriveJul 2018

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2005-2009 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 17V-011 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Mazda Rx 8 is the 2007 β€” worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2008 Mazda Rx 8 vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

23

Class avg

169

Below the class average β€” fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume β€” popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 23 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2008 Mazda Rx 8: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Mazda Rx 8?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Mazda Rx 8 is related to the airbags, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2008 Mazda Rx 8 reliable?
The 2008 Mazda Rx 8 has 23 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average β€” a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2008 Mazda Rx 8 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2008 Mazda Rx 8 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2008 Mazda Rx 8 has 5 recalls on record. At least one is a critical β€œDo Not Drive” recall. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mazda Rx 8 problems start?
Based on 17 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 73,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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