Does the 2005 Mazda RX-8 have steering problems?

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Mazda RX-8, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 94,500 miles.

Which Mazda RX-8 year has the most steering complaints?

The 2005 Mazda RX-8 has the most steering complaints (17), compared with 17 for the 2005.

Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Mazda RX-8?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Mazda RX-8 is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Mazda RX-8 Steering Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2005 Mazda RX-8, 10% of all 162 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 7 RX-8 model years. Median mileage at failure: 94,500 miles.

Steering complaints: 17; 10% of 162 complaints
All complaints this year: 162
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 94,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Mazda RX-8 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 18, 2010, latest Jun 21, 2021.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Jun 2021; peak Jun 2021 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2005 Mazda RX-8

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by RX-8 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200517 (10%)
20066 (10%)
20074 (11%)
20084 (24%)
20090 (0%)
20100 (0%)
20110 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Mazda RX-8 have steering problems?: NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Mazda RX-8, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 94,500 miles.
Which Mazda RX-8 year has the most steering complaints?: The 2005 Mazda RX-8 has the most steering complaints (17), compared with 17 for the 2005.
Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Mazda RX-8?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Mazda RX-8 is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.