2004 Mazda RX-8 structure problems

20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2004 Mazda RX-8 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.

Structure complaints

share of all complaints

68,750 mi

median reported incident mileage

1 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“I sent my mazda in to the dealership to fix recalls and make a key. In excellent shape. One area with slight body damage. On 3/16/2018 was returned a car that doesn't run. With. Cracked dashboard, torn seats, multiple dents, charged 345 dollars on 6/10 2019. I was sent a tow bill as notification to…”
filed Jul 19, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx-8. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v362000 (air bags). After the repair, the dashboard began to crack in the location where the passenger side air bags were replaced. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was…”
filed Mar 1, 2017

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.) when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection. If a structure's windows create…
SA-039/25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 22, 2025
Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.) when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
SA-058-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 15, 2024
Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
SA-039-23a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 13, 2023