2006

Mazda
Rx-8

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238 hp @ 8500 rpm
Horsepower
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain

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Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Safety

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Comfort

Interior Space

Exterior Design

Performance

Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency

238 hp
Horsepower
159 ft-lb
Torque
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
6-speed
Transmission

Efficient

Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy

Fuel TypeGasoline
Combined Efficiency9.2 - 12.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity60.0 L

Interior

Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality

4
Seating
289 L
Cargo
1,085 mm
Front Legroom
818 mm
Rear Legroom

Climate Control

Convenience

Keyless Entry
Power Windows
Power Door Locks

Seating

Technology

Advanced connectivity and intelligent features

AM/FM Stereo

Steering Controls

Safety

Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers

Airbags

Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags

Stability

ABS Brakes

Monitoring

Security

Dimensions

Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style

Length

14 ft6.2"
4.43m

Width

5 ft9.7"
1.77m

Height

4 ft4.8"
1.34m

Wheelbase

8 ft10.3"
2.7m

Gallery

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Trim Levels

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4dr Cpe GS Manual

4dr Cpe GS Manual

$37,095
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas Rotary
Displacement1.3L/80
Horsepower238 hp
Torque159 ft-lb
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity60.0 L
City12.8 L/100 km
Highway9.2 L/100 km
Combined9.2 - 12.8 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,425 mm
Width1,770 mm
Height1,341 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm
Curb Weight1,389 kg
Ground Clearance119 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity4
Front Leg Room1,085 mm
Rear Leg Room818 mm
Front Head Room932 - 970 mm
Rear Head Room927 - 935 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr Cpe GS Auto

4dr Cpe GS Auto

$37,095
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas Rotary
Displacement1.3L/80
Horsepower212 hp
Torque159 ft-lb
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity60.0 L
City12.9 L/100 km
Highway8.6 L/100 km
Combined8.6 - 12.9 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,425 mm
Width1,770 mm
Height1,341 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm
Curb Weight1,404 kg
Ground Clearance119 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity4
Front Leg Room1,085 mm
Rear Leg Room818 mm
Front Head Room932 - 970 mm
Rear Head Room927 - 935 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr Cpe GT Manual

4dr Cpe GT Manual

$40,295
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas Rotary
Displacement1.3L/80
Horsepower238 hp
Torque159 ft-lb
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity60.0 L
City12.8 L/100 km
Highway9.2 L/100 km
Combined9.2 - 12.8 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,425 mm
Width1,770 mm
Height1,341 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm
Curb Weight1,389 kg
Ground Clearance119 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity4
Front Leg Room1,085 mm
Rear Leg Room818 mm
Front Head Room932 - 970 mm
Rear Head Room927 - 935 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr Cpe GT Auto

4dr Cpe GT Auto

$40,295
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas Rotary
Displacement1.3L/80
Horsepower212 hp
Torque159 ft-lb
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity60.0 L
City12.9 L/100 km
Highway8.6 L/100 km
Combined8.6 - 12.9 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,425 mm
Width1,770 mm
Height1,341 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm
Curb Weight1,404 kg
Ground Clearance119 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity4
Front Leg Room1,085 mm
Rear Leg Room818 mm
Front Head Room932 - 970 mm
Rear Head Room927 - 935 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr Cpe Special Edition Manual

4dr Cpe Special Edition Manual

$42,045
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas Rotary
Displacement1.3L/80
Horsepower238 hp
Torque159 ft-lb
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity60.0 L
City12.8 L/100 km
Highway9.2 L/100 km
Combined9.2 - 12.8 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,425 mm
Width1,770 mm
Height1,341 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm
Curb Weight1,389 kg
Ground Clearance119 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity4
Front Leg Room1,085 mm
Rear Leg Room818 mm
Front Head Room932 mm
Rear Head Room927 mm
Cargo VolumeN/A

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

Safety Reports

60 complaints reported to NHTSA

60
Total Reports
1
Crashes
0
Injuries
0
Fires

Most Common Issues

AIR BAGS
17
POWER TRAIN
13
VISIBILITY
9
ENGINE
6
STEERING
6
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6

Recent Reports

ODI #11523434
May 23, 2023
ENGINE
The contact's grandson owns a 2006 Mazda RX-8. The contact stated that while her grandson was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the vehicle had an oil pressure failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Incident: May 16, 2023VIN: JM1FE173260***
ODI #11310523
Feb 21, 2020
STEERING
THERE IS A WHITE BUSHING THAT BREAKS AND IS NOT REPLACEABLE. THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN HAS TO BE REPLACED. THE FACT THAT THIS CAR WAS MADE WITH THIS FLAW IS BEYOND MY COMPREHENSION. THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES VERY LOOSE AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
Incident: May 16, 2018VIN: JM1FE173160***
ODI #11195321
Apr 10, 2019
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
PERRY MAZDA OF SANTA BARBARA CA IS REFUSING TO REPAIR MY RECALL BECAUSE THE FUEL PUMP CURRENTLY INSTALLED IS AN AFTERMARKET PART. I'VE CONTACTED MAZDA, BUT THE REPRESENTATIVE I SPOKE WITH AGREED WITH THE TECHNICIAN THAT THEY CAN'T REPAIR MY RECALL. HE IS LOOKING INTO ANOTHER SOLUTION SO I CAN GET MY REGISTRATION, BUT I'M MAKING SURE THEIR ACTING LEGALLY.
Incident: Apr 9, 2019VIN: JM1FE173760***
ODI #11181493
Feb 21, 2019
POWER TRAINUNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE BRACKET FOR THE CLUTCH PEDAL HAS BROKEN 4 TIMES. THE MILAGE IS CURRENTLY 81,000. I'VE CONTACTED MAZDA CORP AND THE DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM NEW. THEY'RE SAYING UNLESS THERE'S A RECALL WE HAVE TO KEEP BUYING A NEW PEDAL/BRACKET ASSEMBLY. THE METAL THEY USED IS SOFT AND WEAK CAUSING YOU TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE CLUTCH. PEDAL GETS STUCK TOO. IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING AND AT IDLE. DANGEROUS GOING UP OR DOWN HILLS EVEN AT INTERSECTIONS IT'LL DISABLE YOUR ABILITY TO MOVE. WHEN MAZDA DOES A REPAIR THE PUT THE SAME WEAK JUNK NOT BOTHERING TO REINFORCE OR EVEN FIX THEIR PROBLEM. LOOK IT UP ON THE WEB. JUST ABOUT EVERYONE WITH A MANUAL RX8 HAS THE SAME PROBLEM.
Incident: Feb 10, 2019VIN: JM1FE173160***
ODI #11170818
Jan 18, 2019
STEERING
I'M WRITING TO STATE ON MY RX8 SHINKA 2006 MAZDA HAS A STEERING WHEEL PROBLEM MOST CONCERNING. I HAVE OWNED IT AND MAINTAINED IT. AS I WAS LEAVING MY BANK I NOTICED A WHITE GASKET OF KIND ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRIVERS SIDE. I WENT TO DRIVE MY CAR AND THERE WAS A LOT OF PLAY IN MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL. AT FIRST I TRIED UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS WAS NO GOOD. THERE WAS STILL PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. MEANING YOU CAN MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN UP AND DOWN WITH OUTSIDE UNLOCKING THE COLUMN. THIS SHOULD NOT BE AN ISSUE. IT'S JUST LIKE THE AIR BAG RECALL. I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO WORRY THAT MY STEERING WHEEL WILL FAIL WHILE DRIVING MY AWESOME CAR!
Incident: Sep 19, 2018VIN: ***
ODI #11149977
Nov 7, 2018
ENGINE
TAKATA RECALL THE VEHICLE WAS STUTTERING AS I WAS DRIVING HOME IT WASN'T HOT OR OVERHEATING OR LOW ON OIL, I DROVE IT HOME AND SHUT IT OFF I THEN LATER TRIED TO START IT IT WOULDN'T START IT JUST CRANKED AND CRANKED IT WOULDN'T EVEN START OR TRY TO , THE APEX SEALS ON THIS CAR WENT OUT WHICH IS DUE TO THE LOSS OF COMPRESSION WHICH ULTIMATELY CAUSED THE SPUTTERING, MAZDA IS WELL AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AS IT WAS RECALLED ALMOST A YEAR AGO BUT I DIDN'T HAVE THE ISSUE SO I DIDN'T SEE A NEED TO GET IT REPLACED ! THIS ISSUE IS UNACCEPTABLE AS NOW I'M WITHOUT A CAR PLEASE HELP ME OUT !
Incident: Nov 1, 2018VIN: JM1FE173160***
ODI #11092355
May 7, 2018
POWER TRAIN
THE CLUTCH PEDAL BINDS UP,OR STICKS DURING RELEASING FROM THE FLOOR,WAS REPLACED BEFORE AND STILL HAS THE SAME ISSUE AND MY LOCAL MAZDA DEALERSHIP DOES NOT WANT TO HEAR THE COMPLAINT,NOW I WILL PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR THEIR REPEATED DEFECT!
Incident: May 4, 2018VIN: JM1FE173760***
ODI #11089022
Apr 19, 2018
UNKNOWN OR OTHERENGINE
MY VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A DEFECT KNOWN TO MAZDA TO THE EXTENT OF THEM ISSUING A RECALL (OR SSP) IN THE CANADIAN MARKET DUE TO USE OF CORROSIVES AND EXCESSIVE WET SEASONS CAUSING BUILD UP ON AND CORROSION OF THE OIL COOLER LINES. MAZDA CLEARLY STATED IN THE CANADIAN SSP (#76) THAT EXTENSIVE CORROSION COULD CAUSE A LEAK AND/OR LOSS OF PRESSURE, AND KNOWING THAT A LOSS OF PRESSURE OR A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF OIL WHILE THE CAR WAS IN OPERATION WOULD CAUSE DRASTIC MECHANICAL ENGINE FAILURE BY WAY OF BURNING OUT THE SEALS/ROTORS/BEARINGS AND EVENTUAL SEIZURE OR TOTAL LOSS OF COMPRESSION IN THE MOTOR. THE LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE DUE TO CORROSION DIRECTLY RESULTING FROM THIS CAUSED MY APEX SEALS TO OVERHEAT AND NO LONGER PROVIDE A SEAL TO ALLOW THE MOTOR TO HOLD COMPRESSION. DUE TO THIS FAILURE DIRECTLY CAUSED BY THE KNOWN DEFECT, AND THE FACT THAT THE ISSUE WAS PUT IN PLACE FOR CANADA DUE TO THEIR HIGH PROPENSITY FOR EXTENDED WET SEASONS AND HIGH USE OF CORROSIVES TO ALLEVIATE WINTERY CONDITIONS ON THE ROADWAYS, MAZDA SHOULD ALSO HAVE ISSUED REGIONAL OR CASE-BY-CASE RECALLS OF VEHICLES THAT EXPERIENCE THIS SAME DEFECT IN AREAS OF THE UNITED STATES THAT EXPERIENCE SIMILAR CONDITIONS. HAD I BEEN TRAVELLING ON THE HIGHWAY AND NOT ON A 25MPH CITY ROAD, I COULD HAVE EXPERIENCE A MAJOR ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT BECAUSE OF MY MOTOR FAILURE. THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER CASES OF THIS DEFECT SHOWING IN AMERICAN VEHICLES ACROSS THE COUNTRY, FROM NEAR ME (IN NEW ENGLAND) TO CALIFORNIA THAT HAVE BEEN REPORTED ONLINE. I CAN CONTACT THE LICENSED MECHNIC WHO DEALT WITH THE VEHICLE FOR COPIES OF HIS WORK ORDERS, AND I HAVE RECEIPTS TO PROVE THAT I PURCHASED OIL COOLER LINES AS REPLACEMENTS BEFORE I KNEW OF THE LOSS OF COMPRESSION AND RUINED MOTOR. MAZDA USA WAS OF NO HELP IN ALLEVIATING THE PROBLEM, AND I AM NOW OUT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ON A VEHICLE THAT I HAD RECENTLY PURCHASED BEFORE THE EVENT OCCURRED
Incident: Oct 22, 2017VIN: JM1FE173460***

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.

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