Mazda RX-8: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year
Of 8 model years of the Mazda RX-8 on record, 2006 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about air bags). 2004 has the most recall campaigns (10). 2004 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (4).
How to read this
Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury | Most reported | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 4 | 3 | FUEL SYSTEM | 19 MPG |
| 2010 | 4 | 5 | 0 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 19 MPG |
| 2009 | 4 | 8 | 0 | POWER TRAIN | 19 MPG |
| 2008 | 5 | 17 | 1 | AIR BAGS | 19 MPG |
| 2007 | 5 | 38 | 3 | AIR BAGS | 19 MPG |
| 2006 | 5 | 40 | 0 | AIR BAGS | 19 MPG |
| 2005 | 6 | 40 | 3 | AIR BAGS | 18 MPG |
| 2004 | 10 | 40 | 4 | STEERING | 18 MPG |
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.
All years of the Mazda RX-8Questions
- Which Mazda RX-8 year has the most complaints?
- Of 8 model years of the Mazda RX-8 on record, 2006 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about air bags).
- Which Mazda RX-8 year has the most recalls?
- 2004 has the most recall campaigns (10).
- How is this comparison made?
- We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.