Mazda RX-8 years to avoid
The Mazda RX-8 years to avoid are 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2010 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation.
1,004
Total complaints
14
Recall campaigns
2004–2011
Years covered
8
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
RX-8 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | High complaints + open investigation | 625 | |
| 2005 | High complaints + open investigation | 212 | |
| 2006 | High complaints + open investigation | 74 | |
| 2007 | Open safety investigation | 51 | |
| 2008 | Open safety investigation | 23 | |
| 2009 | Open safety investigation | 9 | |
| 2011 | Open safety investigation | 5 | |
| 2010 | Open safety investigation | 5 |
Every RX-8 year
Common questions
What are the worst Mazda RX-8 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the RX-8 years to avoid are 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2010.
How many recalls does the Mazda RX-8 have?
Across all model years, the RX-8 has 14 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,004 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.