2005 Mazda RX-8 vehicle speed control problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2005 Mazda RX-8 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Clutch pedal bracket broken under normal conditions. I went to push the clutch in to downshift at highway speeds to over take a slower vehicle and it snapped with an audible "pop" and I couldnt shift into the lower gear and my rpms, went to idle at highway speed. Had it broken at a different time…”
filed Jul 7, 2018
“I was driving down the highway, coming to a stop from 65 mph speed because of traffic ahead, and as soon as I press the clutch pedal it snaps. The clutch pedal now moves freely making the vehicle completely inoperable. Had to call a friend to tow my car with her truck. And even though I was able to…”
filed Aug 4, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other RX-8 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 RX-8 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 RX-8 | 11 | 2% |
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.