repaired · 2023 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2009 Mazda RX-8Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2009 Mazda RX-8, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-402 the manufacturer reports only 9% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 24, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Mazda RX-8 has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Power train
3Vehicle speed control
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2009 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.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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
2009 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
2009 Mazda RX-8 safety ratings
2009 Mazda RX-8 2-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 Mazda RX-8, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What RX-8 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2009 RX 8 MAZDA VIN#[XXX] I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AND ALL THE SUDDEN THE CRUISE CONTROL SHUT OFF CAUSING THE CAR TO IMMEDIATELY SLOW DOWN BY 10 MILES AN HOUR. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT RE-ENGAGE. I AM NOW HAVING AN ISSUE WHERE IT FEELS MY ABS IS ENGAGING WHEN I FIRST START DRIVING IN…
NORMAL DRIVING AND THE CLUTCH PEDAL POPPED AND BECAME UNSTABLE. SHIFTING THE CARD BECAME DIFFICULT. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION DISCOVERED THE METAL BRACKET FOR THE CLUTCH BROKE. *TR
Own a 2009 RX-8?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.