2005 Mazda RX-8 engine and engine cooling problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 Mazda RX-8 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Oil cooler coupling severely rotted to the point of failure (hoses looked fine just the coupling areas). Warranty will not cover parts and mazda has recalled in canada (special service #76), which is 30 miles from my home but will not do anything to help me in the states. Repair cost is over $1300…”
filed Aug 22, 2014
“Vehicle engine loses power and stalls after driving at operating temperature in hot weather. Failure symptoms are most noticeable after driving at highway speed, and will present as a significant loss of power followed by stalling as the vehicle decelerates. Manufacturer has extended the engine…”
filed Sep 13, 2011
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 and Engine Cooling problems in other RX-8 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 RX-8 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 RX-8 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 RX-8 | 106 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.