Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 0100704 | 11/22/2005 | 0103005 | 10006385 | A malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300-0302 (misfire) when running, after the engine has been replaced. after replacing the engine, the eccentric shaft position sensor will remain in the pcm, causing the pcm | 04/30/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 01-019/08 | 04/18/2008 | 10024868 | Some vehicles may experience a mil with dtc p2070 (ssv stuck open). *nj | 06/03/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-01-016-10 | 02/17/2010 | 10033672 | Mazda: hesitation/idle vibration due to cracked engine mount. on some vehicles with manual transmission may experience deceleration in 3rd gear with engine speed less than 3000 rpm at approx. 30 mph (50km/h), then quickly depressing the a | 09/03/2010 | |
| 01-015/08 | 03/19/2008 | 10024622 | Engine cranks no start. *nj | 04/29/2008 | |
| 01-014/08 | 03/19/2008 | 10024589 | Engine lack of power. *nj | 04/25/2008 | |
| 0100405 | 12/01/2005 | 0100405 | 10018311 | Difficulty starting engine crank. *ts | 12/21/2005 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 11012005 | 11/01/2005 | 10018515 | P0442, p0455, p0456 set in powertrain control module (pcm). long cranking time to engine start. *tt | 01/04/2006 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/04/2007 | 25000 | ||
| Vehicle engine loses power and stalls after driving at operating temperature in hot weather. failure symptoms are most noticeable after driving at highway speed, and will present as a significant loss of power followed by stalling as the vehicle decelerates. manufacturer has extended the engine warranty to 100,000 miles and will de-carbon the engine and replace spark plugs when reported. however, this solution is not a permanent repair, and symptoms return upon driving within twelve months. | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 62000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 mazda rx-8. the contact stated the vehicle with stall when it gets around 1000 rpms. the contact stated the check engine light comes on and the vehicle stalls. the contact stated they have tried to contact several dealers, but have not been able to get anyone of them to look at the vehicle. the failure was 62,000 and the current mileage and the current mileage is 64,000.rl | |||
| 11/16/2010 | 68000 | ||
| Oil cooler metal hoses have corroded due to road salt and driving in snowy areas (massachusetts). there is a recall in canada (special service program 76) for the mazda rx8 due to oil cooler lines getting corroded. weather in the northern states of united states is similar - i dont know why that is also not a problem for us and there is no recall in the usa. the rest of the car seems corrosion free and the car was washed every week in the winter and about once a month in the summer, specifically to get rid of road salt. dealer charge with parts and labor to replace the oil lines is $2100 !! car has 68,000 miles on it and is a 2005 model. my guess is the oil cooler lines were made of a bad material if they are corroding so easily while nothing else corrodes. | |||
| 07/22/2009 | 35367 | ||
| I own a 2005 mazda rx8 with 35,000 miles on the car. it had to be taken to the dealership recently for a rough idle and hard start problem. after much costly investigation (costly to me 590$), it was found that my renesis engine is losing compression and could possibly fail at any moment. after contacting corporate hq about this problem the dealership tested the engine which passed by a minimal percent, just enough not to replace the engine under warranty. after some personal research on this matter, i've found hundreds of other rx8 owners having the same problem with little or no help from mazda other than replacing the damaged engine with the same model of faulty engine. reports from owners of engines dying in the middle of dangerous a intersections and such are very unsettling being an owner myself having the same problem. there have been owners that are now on their second and third engines as well with seemingly no end to the repairs. in my case, the dealership guaranteed that my engine would fail within six months so to be careful and keep and eye on it. this is unacceptable. obviously there is something seriously wrong with these engines and i think they are unsafe. mazda has added an extended warranty to these engines for up to 100,000 miles but that does not solve the problem of these engines failing while in motion or in the middle of a busy intersection. it only replaces one burnt out bomb with a bomb with a new fuse. i seriously think this should fall under the lemon-law and i would like more to be done about this issue because it seems rx8 owners are being left without options here except to make lemonade from their 30,000$ lemon. me included.*tr | |||
| 03/09/2009 | 48000 | 1 | |
| Driving the car it cuts off and rolls backwards and could possible hit another car. was told that service center change maintenance schedule on the car an would not cover a repair like this under warranty due to my neglect of not knowing the new schedule they made up. and because i followed my owners manual that the repair would not be covered. i feel that these cars should be recalled and have the problem fixed to why the cut off this is a danger to anyone who is driving to have a car cut off an roll backwards. my 16 year old daughter drives this car. *tr | |||
| 05/02/2007 | 10 | 12/01/2005 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mazda rx-8. the vehicle has been taken to the dealer ten times. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle also makes a popping sound. while driving 35 to 70 mph, the contact experienced failure with the motor and stated that oil is seeping into the inlet tubes. the mechanic stated that she was using the wrong fuel and recommended burning it out. the mechanic also stated that the vehicle should not have over 60,000 miles. the contact was informed that this failure is normal and there is a defect in the motors and oil in the inlet tube. the repair cost would be $6,000 for a new motor. the manufacturer refused to assist the contact with the failure. the failure began three months after the vehicle was purchased. the field representative at mazda stated that he was unable to speak with the contact and referred her to someone at the mazda corporate office. the contact has invoices. the # of cylinders and current and failure mileages were unknown. | |||
| 04/06/2007 | 600 | 3 | 01/28/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mazda rx8. the abs and traction control light illuminated on 3 occasions. the check engine light also illuminated. the dealer repaired the check engine light 6 times. the failure mileage was 600. the current mileage was 6,000. *ak | |||
| 07/18/2006 | 1 | 07/16/2006 | |
| Purchased a mazda rx8 2005, on 7-16-2006. note vehicle was new only 159 miles on odometer. i purchased it from classic mazda in mentor ohio and they never advised me of open recall regarding possible fire from leaking fuel tank. found out from another mazda dealer where vehicle sits at this time with mechanical issue. my families safety was compromised by greed of classic mazda by not informing us prior to sale of open safety recall. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 07/15/1978 | 35000 | ||
| 2005 rx-8 leaking oil cooler line faults breaks car veered off the road onto right side grass under heavy breaking due to suddenly slowing traffic. normally, car breaks very well, linearly, and straight. after checking what caused this, i found the entire left underside sprayed with engine oil. oil came from rusted engine cooler lines located right next to the front left wheel well. about a 10 second engine run showed a stream of oil spraying towards the tire through a crack in the rusted cooling line. underbody, left front tire, and breaks were covered with oil. there was no collision only because the area where car was pulled off to the side had no obstacles. lucky me! car is obviously not drivable as engine oil is visibly leaking and breaks are compromised with greasy oil residue. apparently canada has a recall for these faulty cooling lines - | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 6 | 1 | |
| I'm going in today for the third time because my ac continues to make a noise when the fan is blowing. i cant even begin to list all of the problems i've had with this car. just to name a few i'm on my second engine, new brakes, battery and tires before 40k miles and i was told by three different shops that something is really wrong with the brakes but mazda claims other wise. i've had a two new radiators and my driver window went out along with everything else from the visor falling off during the hot summer because it just melted. how does a sun visor melt. i've had the shifting paddles replaced because they just didn't work and i don't even really use them, the gas cap lock broke and i had to pry it open since the eject no longer worked... i think you get the point and i didn't even mention some of the bi items. i've never had so many problems with a car in my life. i cant wait until i can sell it or maybe ill get lucky and it will implode. it wouldn't surprise me at this point. this car is junk!!! i'm going back to honda. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 6 | 1 | |
| I'm going in today for the third time because my ac continues to make a noise when the fan is blowing. i cant even begin to list all of the problems i've had with this car. just to name a few i'm on my second engine, new brakes, battery and tires before 40k miles and i was told by three different shops that something is really wrong with the brakes but mazda claims other wise. i've had a two new radiators and my driver window went out along with everything else from the visor falling off during the hot summer because it just melted. how does a sun visor melt. i've had the shifting paddles replaced because they just didn't work and i don't even really use them, the gas cap lock broke and i had to pry it open since the eject no longer worked... i think you get the point and i didn't even mention some of the bi items. i've never had so many problems with a car in my life. i cant wait until i can sell it or maybe ill get lucky and it will implode. it wouldn't surprise me at this point. this car is junk!!! i'm going back to honda. *tr | |||
| 02/10/2006 | 11000 | 1 | |
| Hi, i purchased my 2005 rx8 new in december of 2005. i have 38000 miles at present time. my vehicle has been towed three times due to stalling. i have had my vehicle in for all recalls and it has passed all test. i am still having problems with engine stalling while driving. my vehicle also back fires at times blowing black smoke from tail pipes. i have serious concerns over the safety of my vehicle due to the known fires caused by the rotary engine. i have phoned and visited many dealers to see if mazda has issued a buy back or trade due to issues with the rx8 and they have all replied with sorry, but we can sell you a different mazda at retail. i have had my vehicle to the mazda repair shop so many times that i no longer even bother to take it in because i always get the same answer. i really just want my car fixed or something else to drive that is safe. i think mazda needs to recognize that there is a real safety issue and peoples lives are in danger. the issues with my car are so many that i do not like to drive it. currently the check engine light stays on. please feel free to contact me for further issues with this vehicle. *tr | |||
| 01/25/2006 | 3 | 12/26/2005 | |
| The engine has been replaced 2 times and now isn't starting again was towed again today. *jb | |||
| 05/30/2006 | 14165 | 2 | 01/06/2005 |
| I own a 2005 mazda rx8 6 speed. the vehicle has 14,000 miles. on 5/30/06 the engine began to stall, sputter and make a clicking noise at over 4500 rpm. i brought the vehicle into a nearby mazda dealer. i was told by service personnel that 4 other rx8's were currently in the shop due to the same problems. i was told that the problem is heat related and more prevalent in hot climates. service personnel added that the ecu would need to be sent to mazda to be reflashed. if that did not cure the problem the motor may need to be replaced. i called a mazda dealer in las vegas in order to see if they were experiencing the same issues. they confirmed that they were. i confronted local management and asked if they were informing potential and/or new buyers about the motor problem. he stated no and added that he was not required to do so. the car was returned to me on 6/8/06 symptom free. on 6/12/06 the same problems returned and the car was returned to the dealer. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 05/05/2009 | 26000 | 1 | |
| 2005 mazda rx8 quits running and will not restart -removed spark plugs cleaned and started-quit before got home same problem. don't kill engine unless above 3000 rpm or engine is warm. engine quit replaced spark coil quit before got home was told catalytic converter defective and will damage muffler. car was towed each time to mazda dealership. now they claim needs new engine. *tr | |||