2005 Mazda RX-8 steering problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2005 Mazda RX-8 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My cars steering will loosen up and stiffen up randomly also the traction control will randomly engage and the tire pressure lights and another light”
filed Jun 21, 2021
“The steering wheel sometimes its hard to control sometimes its normal and when going fast the steering is so loose like there's a gaps that you need your two hands on the steering all time and the weels Weigel at high speed 60mph. its hard drive the car on the freeway And everyday use i already…”
filed Jun 18, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other RX-8 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 RX-8 | 4 | 11% |
| 2006 RX-8 | 6 | 10% |
| 2004 RX-8 | 80 | 16% |
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.