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2009 Mazda Rx 8

Based on reports from 9 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
9
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
4
TSBs
189

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 9 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.

Top reported problems

1

cracked dashboard

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

manifold fire

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Speed ControlHIGH

3 owners reported speed control issues — failures commonly reported around 40K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Speed Control (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Speed Control3 (33%)
Drivetrain2 (22%)
Fuel System2 (22%)
Power Train:manual Transmission1 (11%)
Structure:body1 (11%)

2009 Mazda Rx 8: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2009 Mazda Rx 8, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 39,600 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 40K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2009 Mazda Rx 8, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2009 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.

Power Train:manual Transmission Issues

Power Train:manual Transmission complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2009 Mazda Rx 8, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:manual transmission-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

1
09
1
10
3
11
1
14
1
17
1
19
1
20

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Mazda Rx 8. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

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.

18V403000Do Not DriveJul 2019

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under recall 18V-017 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.

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.

21V744000Nov 2021

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 RX-8 and 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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

2009 Mazda Rx 8 vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

9

Class avg

162

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.

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

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 9 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

2009 Mazda Rx 8: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Mazda Rx 8?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Mazda Rx 8 is related to the speed control, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Mazda Rx 8 reliable?
The 2009 Mazda Rx 8 has 9 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 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 2009 Mazda Rx 8 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Mazda Rx 8 has 4 recalls on record. At least one is a critical “Do 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 8 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 39,600 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K 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.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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