2004 Mazda RX-8 visibility problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2004 Mazda RX-8 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx8. The contact stated the climate control knob failed and when the air conditioner was engaged, the heat would activate instead and vice versa. The contacts was advised by his personal mechanic that there was a failure within the climate control unit and it would…”
filed May 5, 2011
“2004 mazda rx-8 passenger side sun visor slipped at the seams and dropped and would not stay back up. This impaired my vision while driving making seeing out the right side of the car through the front minimal. I had to hold it up while making turns or crossing roads with traffic arriving from the…”
filed Jun 3, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. 09-042/04 12/10/04 DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may exhibit inoperative electric rear window defroster grid lines…
09-022-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026
Visibility problems in other RX-8 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 RX-8 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 RX-8 | 9 | 15% |
| 2005 RX-8 | 3 | 2% |
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.