Component Record

Mazda RX-8 2004 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

39 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2004 Mazda RX-8 - 8% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage39 complaints

39 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

16V793000Reported October 31, 2016 - 69,447 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 69,447 vehicles across all affected models.

17V354000Reported June 1, 2017 - 69,447 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 69,447 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train156 Engine144 Steering81 Air Bags50 Electrical System33 Vehicle Structure20

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.