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2005 Mazda RX-8 Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Mazda RX-8 has 7 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Mazda RX-8

Powertrain
51
Engine
31
Airbags
22
Steering
17
Other
12
Brakes
7
Speed Control
6
Electrical
4
Seat Belts
3
Lights
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 6, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA RX8. THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON 3 OCCASIO...
Mar 1, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, AIRI HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT BRAKES (DUE TO TSB) REPAIRED THREE TIMES NOW. I BOUGHT THE CAR WITH 4K...
Jan 1, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TIRES,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI'M GOING IN TODAY FOR THE THIRD TIME BECAUSE MY AC CONTINUES TO MAKE A NOISE WHEN THE FAN IS BLOWIN...
Dec 19, 2006SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TIRES,SEATS,EQUIPMENTBEING IN ONE DEALER 4 TIMES AND ANOTHER ONE TIME. STILL NOT FIXED WHINING NOISE IN BACK, TICKING AN...
Oct 21, 2005SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED BY DEALER DUE TO DEFECTIVE FRONT BRAKES. BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACE...
Jul 10, 2005PARKING BRAKEMAZDA RX-8: CAR WAS PARKED AT THE TOP OF A GRADUAL SLOPE, WITH PARKING BRAKE FIRMLY PULLED UP. NO ...
Feb 20, 2005SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMADZA 2005 TRIBUTE, CCASIONAL BRAKE FAILURE - 3 TIMES - BRAKES WORK FINE, THEN GO NEARLY TO FLOOR W...

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