MYRModel Year Report

2006 Mazda RX-8

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2006 Mazda RX-8
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:01:58.787Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda RX-8 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2004: 489 complaints 2004 2005: 162 complaints 2005 2006: 60 complaints 2006 2007: 38 complaints 2007 2008: 17 complaints 2008 2009: 8 complaints 2009 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 4 complaints 2011
2006: 60 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004489
2005162
200660
200738
200817
20098
20105
20114

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 28%

28% of complaints: air bags — 17 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 15%

15% of complaints: visibility — 9 distinct reports on file.

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WHILE DRIVING, DURING NORMAL POSITIONING OF SUN VISOR, THE VISOR SPLIT AND FELL DOWN, HANGING BY THE ELECTRICAL WIRES AND DANGLING IN FRONT OF MY FACE. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SEE UNTIL I COULD PULL OFF THE ROAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060808

DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR FAILURE BLOCKS DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20060718

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

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CLUTCH PEDAL SNAP OFF ISSUE WITH RX-8 OWNERS CONTINUES TO BE A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN, AS THE WELDS HOLDING THE PEDAL TOGETHER CAN AND WILL SNAP, LEAVING THE DRIVER UNABLE TO CHANGE GEARS OR USE THEIR VEHICLE, EVEN IF IN OPERATION AND AT HIGHWAY...

NHTSA ODI report, 20171120

AROUND 07/04/2013, MY CLUTCH START TO GIVE ME A FEW PROBLEMS. THE MAJOR ONE WAS THAT THE CLUTCH PEDAL WOULD NOT RESPOND HOW IT NORMALLY SHOULD. I WOULD STICK AND EVENTUALLY MADE IT VERY HARD TO SHIFT INTO FIRST GEAR AND REVERSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130708

STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20090923 — PE (closed 20100819)

CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET FAILURE

I 20140611 — PE (closed 20150302)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

I 20150224 — EA (open)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20170731 — fuel system, gasoline

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles manufactured April 10, 2003, to February 18, 2008.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump sealing ring set and add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.

Campaign 16V793000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170731 — fuel system, gasoline

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump filter kit, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1017E.

Campaign 17V354000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170912 — air bags

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

Campaign 17V474000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180706 — air bags

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018.

Campaign 18V402000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180706 — air bags

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New...

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018 for MPV vehicles. The recall began July 9, 2019 for RX-8 vehicles.

Campaign 18V404000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Mazda RX-8 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V793000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V354000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V474000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V402000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V404000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 Mazda RX-8 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mazda RX-8?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Mazda RX-8 have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.