2004 Mazda RX-8 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
17
complaints reporting a crash
10
complaints reporting fire
10
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 15 report injuries (15 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2004 Mazda RX-8 vehicles were involved in 6 fatal crashes with 6 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskThese vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously… · Oct 31, 2019
- Fire riskMazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas… · Jun 15, 2018
- Crash riskAffected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that… · Jul 26, 2017
- Fire riskHeat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack · Jun 1, 2017
- Crash riskBall joint socket on the front suspension lower control arm may crack and the… · Jun 1, 2017
- Fire riskAffected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to… · Oct 31, 2016
- Crash riskON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER FORGING OF THE LOWER CONTROL… · Jul 20, 2005
- Fire riskIF CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE PARKED AND THE ENGINE IS OPERATED AT HIGH… · Jul 7, 2005