Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Mazda RX-8 has 14 NHTSA suspension complaints and 2 suspension-related recalls.
14
Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
17V355000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004 Mazda RX-8 vehicles. The ball joint socket on the front suspension lower control ar...
05V325000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER FORGING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, CRACKS MAY OCCUR IN THE BALL JOINT SOCKET.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2018 | SUSPENSION | WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES PER HOUR ON A RURAL ROAD, THE FRONT PASSENGER BALL JOINT SEP... |
| Sep 21, 2017 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA RX-8. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER (MODERN MAZ... |
| May 21, 2015 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA RX-8. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE... |
| Jan 31, 2015 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA RX-8. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED STRONG ... |
| Aug 24, 2014 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA RX-8. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, ... |
| May 17, 2011 | SUSPENSION | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA RX-8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED, A M... |
| Jan 17, 2011 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA RX-8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE WAS BEIN... |
| Aug 19, 2010 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA RX8. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE A TIRE WHEN THE BALL JO... |
| Nov 1, 2008 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA RX8. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A CREAKING NOISE WHENE... |
| Jun 10, 2008 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,TIRES | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA RX8. THE VEHICLE HAS BRIDGESTONE ALL SEASON TIRES. THE CONTACT WA... |
| Nov 14, 2007 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,WHEELS | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA RX8. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT ... |
| Mar 31, 2006 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT | ENGINE FAILURE, PURCHASED CAR 3/11/2006, A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER THE CAR STARTED IDLING ROUGHLY, THE... |
| Dec 7, 2005 | SUSPENSION | HI, I WANT TO REPORT A CONTROL ARM FAILURE ON MY 2004 MAZDA RX-8 THAT RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT AND MI... |
| Nov 7, 2005 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES | I RECEIVED 2 SAFETY RECALL NOTICES ON MY RX8. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER WHERE I LEASED THE VEHIC... |