2004 Mazda RX-8 engine problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2004 Mazda RX-8 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2004 Mazda RX-8. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The…”
filed May 23, 2024
“Engine naturally wears out especially after 200k miles due to friction in the natural design of the Rotary engine, resulting in losing its overall function such as turning off in the middle of a drive due to loss of compression from worn Apex Seals of the Rotary. The rotary engine requires a…”
filed Mar 29, 2023
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 problems in other RX-8 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 RX-8 | 6 | 10% |
| 2005 RX-8 | 9 | 6% |
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.