Mazda RX8

2006 only

64 classified complaints 5 recalls

2006 Mazda RX8 have 64 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 5 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 70,200 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2006 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mazda RX8 report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2006 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 22 complaints

Median onset: 70,200 miles.

Manual clutch, flywheel and hydraulics · Transmission 17 complaints

Median onset: 71,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,070–$1,980 nationally.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 4 complaints

Median onset: 115,250 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 4 complaints

Median onset: 65,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 4 complaints

Median onset: 89,700 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 3 complaints

Median onset: 33,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 3 complaints

Median onset: 21,675 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 2 complaints

Median onset: 75,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2006 model year. See the full Mazda RX8 report for every year and full specs/safety data.