2005 Mazda RX-8 Engine Problems
NHTSA has 46 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Mazda RX-8, 28% of all 162 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 7 RX-8 model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 55,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 46
- 28% of 162 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 162
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 55,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2005 Mazda RX-8 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 26, 2005, latest Apr 16, 2019.
Engine recalls for the 2005 Mazda RX-8
- NHTSA 05V317000Jul 7, 2005Engine52,000 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling
If certain passenger vehicles are parked and the engine is operated at high rpm's for an excessive length of time, some of the parts around the exhaust system can melt and produce a variety of malfunctions. Problems caused by the excessive heat build-up can range from inoperative oxygen sensor, neutral switch and back up lights, problems with the parking brakes, malfunctions of the gas gauge and/or possible fuel leaks resulting from heat damage to the fuel tank.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace parts. The recall began on august 30, 2005. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Engine complaints by RX-8 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 200546 (28%)
- 20069 (15%)
- 20072 (5%)
- 20083 (18%)
- 20093 (38%)
- 20100 (0%)
- 20110 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Mazda RX-8 have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 46 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Mazda RX-8, 28% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 55,000 miles.
- Which Mazda RX-8 year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2005 Mazda RX-8 has the most engine complaints (46), compared with 46 for the 2005.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Mazda RX-8?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Mazda RX-8 concerns the engine: 05V317000.