MYRModel Year Report

2010 Mazda RX-8

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2010 Mazda RX-8
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:49:55.063Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2004: 490 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 5 2011: 4 complaints 2011
2004: 490 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 5 2011: 4 complaints 2011
2004: 490 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 5 2011: 4 complaints 2011

2010: 5 complaints

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YearComplaints
2004490
2005162
200660
200738
200817
20098
20105
20114

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension.

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There is already a prior recall on lower control arms for earlier made Mazda rx-8S. Why are the later models also not included? Is it because the model I have there were not as many made, so not as many left on the road?

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-26

Seat belts

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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My stepdaughter placed her infant/carseat in the rear seat of our 2010 Mazda RX-8. She reached for the closest seatbelt (That turned out to be the front seatbelt) and latched the car seat in place.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-12-20

Power train

1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train.

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Clutch pedal mounting bracket snapped at the bolt which results in clutch not engaging properly. The issue renders the car useless until repaired. It occurred to me on the highway and I was forced to make an emergency stop and have the car towed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-16

Air bags

1 of 5 total reports mentions: air bags.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Mazda RX-8. The contact stated that the air bags were replaced two years ago. Since then, the air bags have begun to push out of the dashboard.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-28

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    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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    2019-07-09Air bags18V403000 Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under recall 18V-017 but have not yet been repaired.

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4.

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    2019-07-09Air bags19V488000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Mazda RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under recall 18V-716 but have not yet been repaired.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  5. R
    2021-11-17Fuel system, gasoline21V744000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 RX-8 and 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings.

    Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel pump mounting rings. Dealers will also add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank on RX-8 vehicles. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021.

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Buy-smart checklist

2010 Mazda RX-8 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V402000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V403000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V488000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V744000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2010 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 2010 Mazda RX-8?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Mazda RX-8 have?
4 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.