Does the 2005 Mazda RX-8 have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Mazda RX-8, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 66,000 miles.

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

The 2005 Mazda RX-8 has the most transmission complaints (54), compared with 54 for the 2005.

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

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

2005 Mazda RX-8 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 Mazda RX-8, 33% of all 162 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 7 RX-8 model years. These complaints report 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 66,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 54; 33% of 162 complaints
All complaints this year: 162
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 66,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Mazda RX-8 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 3, 2008, latest Jun 18, 2021.

54 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2008 to Jun 2021; peak Oct 2009 (6).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Mazda RX-8

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by RX-8 model year

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

200554 (33%)
200613 (22%)
20079 (24%)
20081 (6%)
20093 (38%)
20101 (20%)
20110 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Mazda RX-8 have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Mazda RX-8, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 66,000 miles.
Which Mazda RX-8 year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2005 Mazda RX-8 has the most transmission complaints (54), compared with 54 for the 2005.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Mazda RX-8?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Mazda RX-8 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.