NHTSA — Structure: Body Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,111 miles

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2004 Mazda RX-8 body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner Comments

problem #9

Oct 202019

RX-8

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Seat builts need tighting

- Aberdeen, MD, USA

problem #8

Nov 302017

RX-8

  • 54,000 miles
Severe outside paint degredation with 54,000 miles.

- Mills River, NC, USA

problem #7

May 292019

RX-8

  • 107,000 miles
I sent my Mazda in to the dealership to fix recalls and make a key. In excellent shape. One area with slight body damage. On 3/16/2018 was returned a car that doesn't run. With. Cracked dashboard, torn seats, multiple dents, charged 345 dollars on 6/10 2019. I was sent a tow bill as notification to pick it up.

- Raceland, LA, USA

problem #6

Jun 052014

RX-8

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Front passenger air bag cover cracked and exposed.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #5

Nov 092016

RX-8

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Rx-8. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V362000 (air bags). After the repair, the dashboard began to crack in the location where the passenger side air bags were replaced. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Richmond Hill, GA, USA

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problem #4

May 012015

RX-8

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Rx-8. while driving at 70 mph, the steering wheel independently turned in both directions. As a result, the contact crashed into a curb and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. In addition, the contact noticed that the rear passenger wheel well was curved and fractured. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #3

Jan 012013

RX-8

  • 87,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The passenger side dash panel that is above the air bag cracks; which can be a safety hazard with the deployment of the air bag and cause injury to individual (possibly prevent deployment or create dash pieces that could cause serious injury). This is happening to multiple Rx-8's (go to Rx-8 club)! since this is a recurring issue with most if not all RX8's it should be recalled and fixed by Mazda.

- Panama City Beach, FL, USA

problem #2

Sep 262011

RX-8

  • 82,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Rx-8. the contact stated that both doors on the drivers side would not open from the interior or exterior. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 82,000.

- Carl Junction, MO, USA

problem #1

Nov 172005

RX-8

  • miles
Perforation - 2004 Rx-8. the car is showing bubbling rust underneath paint, above passenger door. The dealer says they will not fix it until rust goes through the paint to the outside. Great policy for almost new car!

- Mississauga, 00, USA

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