Component Record

Mazda RX-8 2005 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

15 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2005 Mazda RX-8 - 9% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage15 complaints

15 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 Train55 Engine38 Air Bags24 Steering17 Vehicle Speed Control11 Electrical System10

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 October 30, 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.