MYRModel Year Report

2007 Mazda RX-8

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2007 Mazda RX-8
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:48:26.391Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
38
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

42% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 490 complaints 2004 2005: 162 complaints 2005 2006: 60 complaints 2006 2007: 38 complaints 2007 38 2008: 17 complaints 2008 2009: 8 complaints 2009 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 4 complaints 2011
2004: 490 complaints 2004 2005: 162 complaints 2005 2006: 60 complaints 2006 2007: 38 complaints 2007 38 2008: 17 complaints 2008 2009: 8 complaints 2009 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 4 complaints 2011
2004: 490 complaints 2004 2005: 162 complaints 2005 2006: 60 complaints 2006 2007: 38 complaints 2007 38 2008: 17 complaints 2008 2009: 8 complaints 2009 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 4 complaints 2011

2007: 38 complaints

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YearComplaints
2004490
2005162
200660
200738
200817
20098
20105
20114

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

42% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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I have a 2007 Mazda RX-8 and I was recently involved in a side impact collision, but my airbags did not deploy, but later on in the body shop, they did deploy after the fact while it was being driven.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-29

Front driver airbag did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-10-28

Power train

24% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

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As I tried to shift gears from 2ND to third the clutch pedal 'clicked'and it wouldn't go into gear.I was in traffic and it was a little concerning.I was going approximately 35 MPH.the pedal is stuck halfway and won't go into gear…

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-08

Clutch pedal is creaking on my 2007 Mazda RX8. It looks like 1 of the welds broke and my clutch pedal is barely working.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-10-16

Structure

16% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing body.

Steering

11% · 4 reports
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I was sitting in the car in the parking lot of my job and the steering column moved while in the locked position and I left the parking lot and was driving home and a piece of the steering column broke and fell and hit my right leg as I was...

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-17

Fuel/propulsion system

11% · 4 reports
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mazda RX-8. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 16V793000(Fuel system) on October 31, 2017 by open road Mazda (108 ridgedale ave, morristown, nj).

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-23

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2014-06-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  2. I
    2015-02-24Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2017-07-31Fuel system, gasoline16V793000 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.

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    2017-07-31Fuel system, gasoline17V354000 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.

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    2017-09-12Air bags17V474000 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.

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    2018-07-06Air bags18V402000 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.

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    2018-07-06Air bags18V404000 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.

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  8. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Mazda RX-8 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V793000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 17V354000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 17V474000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V402000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V404000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2007 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 2007 Mazda RX-8?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Mazda RX-8 have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.