2005 Mazda RX-8 transmission problems
The 2005 Mazda RX-8 has 55 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 26% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
55
Transmission complaints
26%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“1. FOR A FEW WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, I HEARD SQUEAKING COMING FROM THE CLUTCH PEDAL EACH TIME I USED IT. 2. THE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET, WHICH HOLDS THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO THE BODY OF THE CAR, SNAPPED OFF, RENDERING THE CLUTCH INOPERABLE AND THE CAR UNABLE TO ENGAGE/CHANGE GEARS. 3. THE CLUTCH…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2005 Mazda RX-8 have?
NHTSA has 55 complaints about the 2005 Mazda RX-8 transmission — 26% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.