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Mazda RX-8 2004 Power Train Problems

156 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2004 Mazda RX-8 - 32% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage156 complaints

156 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

04V075000Reported February 17, 2004 - 12,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 17, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 12,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine144Steering81Air Bags50Fuel and Propulsion System39Electrical System33Vehicle 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.