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2006 Mazda RX-8 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Mazda RX-8 has 5 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Mazda RX-8

Airbags
17
Powertrain
12
Visibility
9
Steering
6
Other
6
Engine
5

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 16, 2023ENGINEThe contact's grandson owns a 2006 Mazda RX-8. The contact stated that while her grandson was drivin...
Nov 1, 2018ENGINETAKATA RECALL THE VEHICLE WAS STUTTERING AS I WAS DRIVING HOME IT WASN'T HOT OR OVERHEATING OR LOW O...
Mar 2, 2017ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA RX-8. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHI...
Mar 30, 2015ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI HAVE HAD MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED, ALONG W MY ENGINE, LESS THAN 2 YEARS AGO. NOW MY CHECK...
Aug 7, 2014ENGINETHE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A STARTING ISSUE UNEXPECTEDLY. ONE DAY IT NO LONGER WANTED TO START I TOWED ...

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