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2007 Mazda RX-8Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 38 owner complaints about the 2007 Mazda RX-8, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-402 the manufacturer reports only 9% of affected cars repaired.

2007 Mazda RX-8
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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years62% below the RX-8 median · #4 of 5 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 9%Owner complaints384 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage72kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 9, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: Hatsukari715, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Mazda RX-8 has problems

38 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags162
Power train90
Structure60
Fuel/propulsion system40
Steering40
Electrical system21
Engine and engine cooling20
Visibility/wiper10
Equipment10
4 other systems41

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2007 Mazda RX-8 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

9%repaired · 2019 Q4

Passenger side: inflator module

Do not drive

Recall 18V-402 · Jun 15, 2018 · 308,591 vehicles · 29,226 repaired

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

11%repaired · 2019 Q4

Passenger side: inflator module

Do not drive

Recall 18V-404 · Jun 15, 2018 · 4,184 vehicles · 467 repaired

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

14%repaired · 2018 Q4

Driver side: inflator module

Do not drive

Recall 17V-474 · Jul 26, 2017 · 308,992 vehicles · 42,217 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

28%repaired · 2018 Q4

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 17V-354 · Jun 1, 2017 · 69,447 vehicles · 19,427 repaired

Risk. If the fuel pump pipe cracks, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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31%repaired · 2018 Q4

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 16V-793 · Oct 31, 2016 · 69,447 vehicles · 21,549 repaired

Risk. The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other RX-8 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RX-8 median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2007 Mazda RX-8 safety ratings

2007 Mazda RX-8 2-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2007 Mazda RX-8 frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2007 Mazda RX-8 side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: Optional
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2007 Mazda RX-8, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA15001 · still open
    Led to recall 14V-668
  2. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
  3. Air Bag Inflator RupturePE14016 · closed Mar 2, 2015
    Led to recall 13V-172
In owners' words

What RX-8 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE COVER OF AIR BAG PASSENGERS IS CRACKED AND STICKY,THIS UNIT HAVE AT THIS TIME 9,023 MILES. PLEASE VERIFY IF THIS PROBLEMS COULD BE SOLVED BY MAZDA
Complaint 11191118 · Mar 23, 2019
TAKATA RECALL. DUE TO CONSTANT FLORIDIAN SUN EXPOSURE, THERE IS A FUEL LEAK FROM MY CAR. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY WHEN I FIRST NOTICED THE LEAK, PARKED IN A MALL PARKING LOT. ALSO, THE AIRBAG IS FAULTY AND DEFECTIVE.
Complaint 11015285 · Aug 15, 2017 · 96,300 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MAZDA RX-8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS A STANDING ISSUE; HOWEVER, IT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED PER A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE…
Complaint 10894010 · Aug 8, 2016 · 83,000 miles

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